Is humanity destined for war?

In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, recorded in 2025, host Soraya Salam is joined by Ian Morris, Charli Carpenter, Noha Aboueldahab and R. Brian Ferguson to discuss whether war is truly inevitable. We examine the roles of history, human behaviour and the forces that drive conflict.

The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version.

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Is humanity destined for war?
In this episode of <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> podcast, recorded in 2025, host Soraya Salam is joined by Ian Morris, Charli Carpenter, Noha Aboueldahab and R. Brian Ferguson to discuss whether war is truly inevitable. We examine the roles of history, human behaviour and the forces that drive conflict.
The views expressed in this episode are the guests&rsquo; own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera&rsquo;s editorial stance. Visit the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> YouTube channel for the extended version.
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Is humanity hardwired for war?

Do we really know our past?

In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Imran Garda is joined by Edwin Barnhart, Sarah Parcak, Flint Dibble and Eduardo Goes Neves to discuss whether our understanding of the past is truly complete or if there are hidden chapters waiting to be uncovered. 

The discussion explores archaeological findings, historical incidents, and if alternative theories of lost civilisations are true.

The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version.

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Do we really know our past?
In this episode of <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> podcast, host Imran Garda is joined by Edwin Barnhart, Sarah Parcak, Flint Dibble and Eduardo Goes Neves to discuss whether our understanding of the past is truly complete or if there are hidden chapters waiting to be uncovered.&nbsp;
The discussion explores archaeological findings, historical incidents, and if alternative theories of lost civilisations are true.
The views expressed in this episode are the guests&rsquo; own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera&rsquo;s editorial stance. Visit the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> YouTube channel for the extended version.
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Is our timeline of human history accurate?

What if we’re not alone in this universe?

In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Soraya Salam is joined by Nick Pope, David Grinspoon, Matthias Determann and Shaykh Hamza Karamali to discuss whether extraterrestrial life exists and what that could mean for humanity through history, religion and past incidents.

The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version.

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What if we&rsquo;re not alone in this universe?
In this episode of <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> podcast, host Soraya Salam is joined by Nick Pope, David Grinspoon, Matthias Determann and Shaykh Hamza Karamali to discuss whether extraterrestrial life exists and what that could mean for humanity through history, religion and past incidents.
The views expressed in this episode are the guests&rsquo; own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera&rsquo;s editorial stance. Visit the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> YouTube channel for the extended version.
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What if humanity meets the unknown?

What does our architecture say about us?

In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Soraya Salam, is joined by Kamil Khan Mumtaz, Bidisha Sinha, Marwa Al-Sabouni and Lucien Steil to discuss how architecture reflects our reality and how different schools of thought shape the way we understand and respond to it.

The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version.

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What does our architecture say about us?
In this episode of <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> podcast, host Soraya Salam, is joined by Kamil Khan Mumtaz, Bidisha Sinha, Marwa Al-Sabouni and Lucien Steil to discuss how architecture reflects our reality and how different schools of thought shape the way we understand and respond to it.
The views expressed in this episode are the guests&rsquo; own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera&rsquo;s editorial stance. Visit the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> YouTube channel for the extended version.
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