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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