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Latest episodes
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26 min
'Putin has already lost the war in Ukraine'
Vladimir Kara-Murza, an exiled Russian opposition activist, tells DW's Tim Sebastian that the "Putin regime will fall." He calls on the West to not fall back "into the habit of app…
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27 min
'Failure of elites' led to Sudan's tragedy, ex-PM tells DW
Sudan is the scene of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and millions have fled the civil war. The former PM tells DW that the displacement and famine are "much, much gr…
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26 min
Yahya Sinwar: What does the Hamas leader's death change?
Israeli former justice minister Yossi Beilin discusses prospects for a future solution in the wake of Israel's killing of the Hamas leader in Gaza.
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27 min
Iran has 'not just weakened Hezbollah, but weakened itself'
Jordanian former FM Marwan Muasher tells DW that Tehran has less ability to influence events in Lebanon following Israeli strikes.
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24 min
Nigerian FM on Russian motives in Africa: Trust but verify
What are the Kremlin's goals? Russia has expanded its reach in Africa following a series of coups. Yusuf Tuggar tells DW Nigeria pursues "strategic autonomy."
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27 min
Does Putin want war with the West?
Estonia's intel chief shares his assessment of Russia's war in Ukraine and Zelenskyy's "victory plan."
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27 min
Kursk incursion shows Putin is bluffing, says Ukrainian opposition leader
Will the West betray Ukraine? Ukrainian MP & leader of Voice party says much will depend on the outcome of the US election. Kira Rudik told DW that Russia and China are preparing f…
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26 min
Russia's hybrid warfare: forced migration to Europe?
Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says there is no easy way back to relations with Russia. On Conflict Zone she speaks to Sarah Kelly about migration as a weapon in Russia'…
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27 min
Israeli minister: 'It's our moral obligation to eliminate Hamas, whatever it takes'
Hardline diaspora affairs minister Amichai Chikli says he doesn't care about criticism of Israeli military goals, including an IDF spokesman's recent statements that "Hamas is an i…
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26 min
How has Ukraine survived Russia’s war?
Ukrainian journalist and author Illia Ponomarenko refuses to give up hope and insists war shows how ordinary people can do incredible things. He tells DW that "life will prevail."
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26 min
How divided is Poland?
Poland’s new center-left government has launched a series of reforms since the far-right Law and Justice Party was ousted in 2023. Justice Minister Adam Bodnar tells DW Warsaw will…
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27 min
Macron’s gamble: Does France want far right in government?
The French president’s call for snap elections as he faces historic disapproval could put Le Pen’s far right party in power.
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27 min
Conflict Zone - Brussels leaders: Far right surge 'will weaken' EU
EU Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Vera Jourova, and EPP President Manfred Weber talk to DW's Tim Sebastian about their concerns ahead of the European electi…
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26 min
Conflict Zone Podcast: ICC indictments would likely lead Israelis to continue Gaza war
Washington's former Mideast negotiator told DW he fears possible ICC arrest warrants seem to many Israelis as "creating moral equivalency" between Israeli officials and the Hamas l…
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26 min
Gaza: 'Most people want to leave,' says veteran diplomat
Norwegian Refugee Council head Jan Egeland tells Tim Sebastian that the devastation in Gaza is already unprecedented and an Israeli military operation against Rafah would be a "blo…
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27 min
NATO is moving to a war footing, says Latvian FM
Ukraine can still win the war against Russia if the West steps up its game, the Baltic country's Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins tells DW.
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27 min
Putin: Russia's eternal president?
How Russia’s 'obedient majority' will elect Vladimir Putin to a fifth term and why it matters, from Moscow analyst Andrei Kolesnikov.
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26 min
Egyptian ex-FM to Israel: If you want security, end occupation
Egypt's previous Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy tells DW that neither Israel nor Hamas will likely accept a long-term peace deal. Fahmy says that if Israel wants lasting security, it…
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35 min
Conflict Zone Podcast with Nancy Pelosi: 'The behavior of Netanyahu is inexcusable'
Senior Democrat and former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks about the wars in Gaza, Ukraine and tensions over Taiwan. Speaking to DW's Tim Sebastian, during this year's MSC, she…
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43 min
Conflict Zone Podcast Special: The future of Israeli-Palestinian affairs
DW's Sarah Kelly hosted a high-level panel at this year's Munich Security Conference. The war in Gaza and prospects for a long-term peace between Israelis and Palestinians were dis…