Is war inevitable?

This program was recorded in August 2025. The views expressed in this episode are the participants’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of Doha Debates. Is war inevitable, or preventable? This episode examines whether we’re capable of breaking the cycle of war. 💬 Join the conversation in the comments. Featuring: Charli Carpenter: Author and professor of political science and legal studies Ian Morris: Historian, archaeologist and classics professor R. Brian Ferguson: Professor, author and specialist in Indigenous conflict studies Noha Aboueldahab: Author, professor and transitional justice specialist ⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰ 0:00 Intro 7:00 The True Cost of War 18:31 Examining the Rules-Based Order 33:23 The Paradox of State Power 52:04 From Innovation to Dehumanization 1:04:12 War, Innovation, and Colonialism 1:21:08 Nuclear Threats and the Uneven Path of Global Progress 1:35:55 Leaders' Motives and the Destabilizing Impact of AI 1:50:24 International Institutions and New Narratives for Peace ►► Subscribe & join the conversation: http://bit.ly/38fuJjZ Don’t Settle for a Divided World. Think. Debate. Act. Let’s find solutions to the world's most pressing problems. Doha Debates engages a vanguard of intellectually curious truth-seekers to constructively debate differences in order to build a better future. We emphasize unity over division, encouraging conversations that bring us together rather than drive us apart. Learn more: dohadebates.com