Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a peace plan which could potentially put an end to the two-year war. But will peace take root after generations of violence?

From ancient battles to modern conflicts, war has been a constant in human history.
With rising global tensions and new technologies shaping the battlefield, we ask: Is War Inevitable?

Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. https://youtu.be/8SdiPACjsCQ

It was a privilege to represent the @icrc.org debating the role & limits of human agency in AI-enabled warfare with @opentodebate.bsky.social last month. We took a scary, heady topic out of boomer/doomer hype and into practical opportunities & challenges opentodebate.org/debate/warti...

Are we losing humanity by letting AI make life-and-death decisions? Or could AI weapons actually reduce harm by acting without fear, anger, or revenge?

Featuring: Laura Walker McDonald of @icrc.org & Michael C. Horowitz of @perryworldhouse.bsky.social

AI companions: A threat to love, or an evolution of it? techcrunch.com/2025/07/24/a...

@techcrunch.com got the exclusive video to this debate from
@opentodebate.bsky.social, moderated by the funny and smart
@nayeema.bsky.social

President Trump signed the Big, Beautiful Bill Act, prompting a range of reactions. Hear two conservatives, Manhattan Institute's @jessicabriedl.bsky.social and the Heritage Foundation's Diana Furchtgott-Roth, for a debate on what’s in the bill and who stands to gain...or lose. youtu.be/Kk-doC3FNvg

This week on Open to Debate: youtu.be/wTaibJRRngw

Is speech freer under Trump 2.0, or more fragile than ever?

In partnership with the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival,
@nickgillespie.bsky.social dives into the evolution of free speech under Biden and Trump: youtu.be/sR9kVqQABzk

As Israel navigates a volatile geopolitical landscape, Trump’s role remains polarizing.

Einat Wilfe and Jeremy Ben-Ami debate Trump’s legacy and what it means for the region.

Watch now: youtu.be/rxO3_G7YD5g

Excited for tonights @opentodebate.bsky.social debate on AI import controls

Are sanctions an effective policy tool? Join us at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum on May 26 for a high-stakes debate hosted by @hrf.org and @opentodebate.bsky.social, featuring expert voices on both sides of this timely question.

What can ancient philosophy teach us about modern success?

Investor and Open to Debate founder Robert Rosenkranz sits down with host John Donvan this week to discuss his new book, The Stoic Capitalist.

Tune in for an insightful conversation: youtu.be/QJOR0LFG9p0

With Trump’s tariffs and China’s rising global power, many fear U.S.-China economic ties empower a hostile regime.

This week, in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, we debate: youtu.be/KyCJ6…
Featuring Isaac Stone Fish, Derek Scissors, Susan Shirk, and Benn Steil.

For decades, U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East relied on soft power — diplomacy, aid, and broadcasting democratic values. Under Trump, that approach changed.

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar debates Jeffrey Gedmin on Trump's approach to soft power.

Watch the full debate → youtu.be/3ETx7lbJJTQ

It’s live! This debate was intense but very fun. Thank you @opentodebate.bsky.social and @npr.org opentodebate.org/debate/shoul...

Stanford Law School Professor Michael McConnell is featured in a recent episode of the @opentodebate.bsky.social podcast, "Is Musk’s DOGE Dodging the Law?" Listen here: opentodebate.org/debate/is-mu...

Newsflash: #Longevity is a behavior problem, not a technology problem. Instead of focusing on dramatically extending lifespans beyond what’s natural, we should prioritize encouraging #healthybehaviors as a society.

Hear my perspective on @opentodebate.bsky.social:
opentodebate.org/debate/could...