Conflict Zone

Oct 23 2024 63 ep. 26 mins 27
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Conflict Zone is DW’s top political interview program. Join us each week as our hosts put tough questions to top guests from around the world. Get beyond the soundbite – enter the Conflict Zone.

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Yahya Sinwar: What does the Hamas leader's death change?

Oct 23 2024 26 mins  
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.

Iran has 'not just weakened Hezbollah, but weakened itself'

Oct 16 2024 26 mins  
Jordanian former FM Marwan Muasher tells DW that Tehran has less ability to influence events in Lebanon following Israeli strikes.

Nigerian FM on Russian motives in Africa: Trust but verify

Oct 07 2024 23 mins  
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."

Does Putin want war with the West?

Sep 25 2024 26 mins  
Estonia's intel chief shares his assessment of Russia's war in Ukraine and Zelenskyy's "victory plan."

Kursk incursion shows Putin is bluffing, says Ukrainian opposition leader

Sep 19 2024 26 mins  
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 for a "bigger war."

Russia's hybrid warfare: forced migration to Europe?

Sep 11 2024 25 mins  
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's hybrid warfare and about Europe's continued support for Ukraine in defending itself against Russia's invasion.

Israeli minister: 'It's our moral obligation to eliminate Hamas, whatever it takes'

Jul 09 2024 27 mins  
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 idea" and can't be militarily defeated. He also defended the use of bombing despite the high number of civilian casualties and advocated not accepting Palestinian statehood in the wake of the post-October

How has Ukraine survived Russia’s war?

Jul 03 2024 25 mins  
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."

How divided is Poland?

Jun 19 2024 25 mins  
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 need more time to complete the process.

Macron’s gamble: Does France want far right in government?

Jun 12 2024 27 mins  
The French president’s call for snap elections as he faces historic disapproval could put Le Pen’s far right party in power.