Can military victory still exist in an era of perpetual global conflict?
In short: This panel discussion challenges the traditional definition of winning a war. Featuring experts in diplomacy and history, it examines whether the concept of victory remains relevant in our current age of protracted crises and endless military engagements.
The conversation brings together Jonathan Powell, a former diplomat who negotiated the Good Friday Agreement, historian and IWM Trustee Margaret MacMillan, and LSE Professor of International Relations Tarak Barkawi. Chaired by BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet, the panel deconstructs what it means to achieve a decisive outcome in modern warfare.
This session is part of the 'Reimagining Victory' digital series, an initiative by the IWM Institute and Conciliation Resources. The series aims to explore the evolving nature of war and peace throughout the 21st century, questioning the utility of old frameworks in the face of contemporary, unending conflicts.
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