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War and Peace is a podcast series from the International Crisis Group. Olga Oliker and Elissa Jobson interview experts about all things Europe and its neighbourhood from Russia to Turkey and beyond. Their guests shed new light on everything that helps or hinders prospects for peace. A podcast member of the EuroPod production network.

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This week on War & Peace, Olga speaks with Yale Law School professor Oona Hathaway and Crisis Group expert Brian Finucane about international humanitarian law amid widespread civilian harm, emerging military technologies, and a growing retreat from l... more

This week on War & Peace, Olga speaks with Sabine Fischer, senior fellow at SWP, about her book “The Chauvinist Threat: Russia’s War and the West’s Response”, how imperialism, sexism and autocracy have shaped Russian politics, its society and its war... more

In this episode of War & Peace, Olga is joined by Galip Dalay, senior research fellow at Chatham House, to discuss Türkiye’s evolving relations with NATO and with the EU ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara in July. They examine what Ankara hopes to ge... more

In this episode of War & Peace, Olga is joined by Zsuzsanna Végh, Program Officer with the German Marshall Fund, to discuss the aftermath of Hungary’s elections, which saw Péter Magyar’s Tisza party decisively defeat Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz after more ... more

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Recent Guests

Oona Hathaway
Professor of International Law at Yale Law School
Yale Law School
Episode: Do the Laws of War Still Matter in Ukraine and Beyond?
Brian Finucane
Senior Advisor at Crisis Group's US Program; former State Department lawyer
International Crisis Group
Episode: Do the Laws of War Still Matter in Ukraine and Beyond?
Sabine Fischer
Political scientist focusing on Russian foreign and security policy and EU-Russia relations
SWP (German Institute for International and Security Affairs)
Episode: War, Politics and Chauvinism in Russia and Across Europe
Galip Dalay
Senior Research Fellow with Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa, Europe and Russia and Eurasia programs; co-director of the Program on Global Orders at the University of Oxford
Chatham House; University of Oxford
Episode: NATO in Türkiye/Türkiye in NATO
Zsuzsanna Végh
Program officer at the German Marshall Fund and associate researcher for Hungary at the European Council on Foreign Relations
German Marshall Fund; ECFR
Episode: Hungary – and Europe – After Orbán
Lisa Musiol
Crisis Group's head of EU Affairs
International Crisis Group
Episode: EU and NATO Members Grapple with War in Iran
Gabriella Gricius
Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Konstanz, senior fellow at the Arctic Institute, and fellow/media coordinator with the North American and Arctic Defense and Security Network
University of Konstanz; Arctic Institute; Arctic Defense and Security Network
Episode: Cold Hard Truths: Arctic Security in a Changing World
Nathalie Tocci
Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali in Rome and Professor of Practice at Johns Hopkins University SAIS
Istituto Affari Internazionali
Episode: Can Europe Solve Its U.S. Dilemma?
Sabine Freizer Gunes
Country representative for UN Women in Ukraine
UN Women
Episode: How Ukraine’s Women Are Meeting the Challenges of War

Hosts

Olga Oliker
Lead host focusing on Russia, Europe, and security policy.
Elissa Jobson
Co-host bringing expertise on European security and regional policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • A great podcast

    Thank for inviting Ekaterina Shulman as a speaker. I would be happy to hear her more here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just a user 000
    Russiaa year ago
  • Missing in action

    Michael Kofman’s assessment of Ukraine and Russian strength / gains an weaknesses/ losses was seriously deficient in its neglect of the air war. Ukrainian long range strikes frequently meet with no response — no drones , ground to air missiles, cannon fire. And their range is increasing. And Ukraine defeats 90+% of Russian drone /missile attacks , which can number 100/night. These elements augment the ground war focus, which is decidedly less positive.

    Your podcasts are awesome

    Robin

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RobinOMalley
    United States2 years ago
  • Rational reporting

    An extremely interesting fact & statistical based none political podcast, produced by the International Crisis Group. The ICG report monitor & produce core statistics on regions in conflict at risk of conflict or suffering other calamities affecting its population. ICG reports & findings are accessible & available to all and utilised by governments throughout the world.

    This podcast interviews regional / country experts and breaks down the current issues and uses facts and statistics to support ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flick Harris
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • A must listen

    A very thoughtful and incisive podcast that takes a deep look in every episode at an urgent question while remaining accessible to people who are unfamiliar with it. An absolute must subscribe and listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OmarMW
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great Podcast, very informative

    Thank you so much for your awesome podcast @international crisis group I love to hear War & Peace, The Horn and also sometimes Hold your Fire.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nextresse
    Germany4 years ago

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Overall high-quality, informative, and well-produced; credibility comes through diverse expert guests and strong host dynamics.
Some critique episodes for perceived bias or overemphasis on certain perspectives, but generally positive feedback on depth and clarity.
Listeners appreciate fact-based analysis and accessible explanations of complex geopolitics.

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Do the Laws of War Still Matter in Ukraine and Beyond?
Q: Is the law still relevant given modern technologies like drones and AI?
Yes, but its interpretation and the mechanisms for accountability must adapt, with careful consideration of how rapid, automated targeting challenges traditional notions of responsibility and how to prevent civilian harm.
Do the Laws of War Still Matter in Ukraine and Beyond?
Q: What do smart people get wrong about international humanitarian law most often?
They often assume enforcement relies mainly on international courts; in reality, much enforcement happens domestically through military manuals and national jurisdictions, and the law is designed to be integrated into state practice rather than only prosecuted abroad.
EU and NATO Members Grapple with War in Iran
Q: So what's your, in a nutshell, characterization of how the countries of the region have responded to the war?
The response started quickly but was not heavily coordinated; as Iran retaliated, Europeans tried to present a more united stance while avoiding direct military involvement, seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz post-ceasefire rather than escalate the conflict.
Ukraine: The Battlefield and the Negotiating Table
Q: So Lucian, is there anything different about the military situation right now?
Lucian explains that while the Russian advance continues, the drones, morale, and logistics have changed how ground offensives unfold, with Ukraine relying more on domestic drone production and a focus on avoiding large-scale breakthroughs by Russian forces.
Karabakh Refugees in Armenia
Q: What are the refugees' hopes for returning to Karabakh?
While all refugees express a desire to return, they acknowledge that the current political control by Azerbaijan makes it unrealistic, highlighting the need for safe conditions and international assurances for their return.

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What is War & Peace about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous, policy-focused series that interviews regional and international affairs experts to unpack security, diplomacy, and conflict. Across episodes, listeners are treated to deep dives into Russia-Ukraine dynamics, European security architecture, Arctic geopolitics, and neighborhood strategy in the Caucasus and Balkans. Guests typically bring scholarly, diplomatic, or think-tank perspectives, helping listeners understand how power, institutions, and regional narratives shape peace and stability. The show often blends on-the-record analysis with practical implications for policy and diplomacy, making it valuable for professionals in government, NGOs, and defense-adjacent industries. A standout trait is the balance between rigorous expe... more

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