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War

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of War.

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Video playlists about War

Personal stories from conflict zones

Powerful, gripping personal narratives that shed light on what it means to live in some of the world’s most dangerous and volatile regions.

Talks for veterans

These talks honor those who have fought for their country while shedding light on what coming home from war means for many whose wounds are more than skin-deep.

Refugees welcome

Not since World War II have so many people been forcibly displaced by war and persecution. Talks on why it's important to help refugees thrive, and personal stories of starting over.

Talks on remembering those we've lost

The pain of personal loss, war and conflict is universal. These speakers share large and small ways to remember those lost even long after they're gone.

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Talks about War

Ümit Kurt

Ugly History: The Armenian Genocide

Sahba Aminikia

The greatest show on Earth — for kids who need it most

Peter Pomerantsev

How to fight (and win) an information war

Anjan Sundaram

Meet our planet's hidden defenders

Paul Rucker

We were lied to

Gabrielle Rifkind

How to prevent — or stop — a war

Victor Ochen

The intersection of war and climate change

Jerusalem Youth Chorus

An anthem for peace and justice from Israeli and Palestinian youth

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Bel Trew

War journalism should be rooted in empathy — not violence

Saleem Ali

The fight over minerals for green energy — and a better way forward

Ian Bremmer

How far away is a ceasefire? An update on Gaza and the Rafah invasion

Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon

A Palestinian and an Israeli, face to face

Brian Crim

The Nazis recruited to win the Cold War

Adam Clulow

The true story behind the legend of the 47 Rōnin

Chantale Zuzi Leader

Dear fellow refugees, here's how I found resilience

Slava Balbek

How to design for dignity during times of war

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Exclusive articles about War

Why the war in Ukraine is also a make-or-break moment for climate change

Can we be outraged about the war, worry about energy security and fight climate change -- all at the same time? Yes. TED global curator Bruno Giussani explains why the war in Ukraine is, in many ways, an energy war and how we should use it to develop a climate policy that can stand up to future crises.

Posted Mar 2022

The new cool war

In the Internet era, conflict is constant, invisible, and deadlier than ever. No longer is the country with the biggest army or most missiles the most powerful -- instead, those wielding the best algorithm can dominate, says foreign policy strategist David Rothkopf.

Posted Apr 2017

My life in Syria

Syrian national Mahmoud Al Moufti describes the hopelessness of living in a country at war.

Posted Dec 2015

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