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The U.S. Toolkit to Address the Military Coup in Sudan
May 27, 2022 | Cameron Hudson Sudan has been on a trajectory of rising instability and political uncertainty since last year's military coup. The United States has several tools to increase pressure on the military and leverage engagement to ensure a civilian-led, democratic outcome.

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Keeping Chad’s Transition on Track
April 19, 2022 | Mvemba Phezo Dizolele How can the United States and the international community support Chad’s transition to democracy? Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Anastasia Strouboulis reflect on the past year of junta-led transitional rule and outline steps toward getting democratization right.

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The Long March to Peace: Key Obstacles to Overcome in Ethiopia
February 10, 2022 In Ethiopia, the obstacles to peace remain in place. To give nascent talks a chance, the United States should use its leverage to press the parties to stop ongoing violence, end the de-facto humanitarian blockade of Tigray, and see the withdrawal of foreign forces.

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Deconstructing Disarmament and Reconciliation Programs in Northeast Nigeria
January 10, 2022 | Jacob Kurtzer, Obi Anyadike Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs aim to change the battlefield and bring peace to northeast Nigeria, but they raise serious questions about resource prioritization and justice and accountability for perpetrators of violence.

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After the UNFSS, How Should the United States Support Global Food Systems Transformation in Low-Income Countries?
December 16, 2021 | Julie Howard The UN Food Systems Summit marks a shift from heavily focusing on increasing agricultural production to a broader food systems approach to food security. What are the implications for Feed the Future and related U.S. assistance to low-income countries?

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Time for Action on Ethiopia
December 15, 2021 As the humanitarian situation worsens across Ethiopia, the U.S. government and allies should take urgent and meaningful steps to compel all stakeholders to seek political solutions to the conflict and urgently address humanitarian access issues.

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Population, Climate, and Conflict: New Data Point to Greater Challenges Ahead
October 29, 2021 | Jennifer Dabbs Sciubba What does climate change-induced migration really look like? A perfect storm of population pressures, environmental degradation, and poor governance. Here’s why the COP26 agenda will be incomplete without considering all three.

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Centering Civilian Protection in Northern Mozambique
July 21, 2021 | Emilia Columbo Northern Mozambique’s humanitarian crisis continues to rapidly deteriorate. As foreign deployments commence, it is imperative that their mandates consider the fragile humanitarian situation on the ground and prioritize civilian protection.

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Time for a New Financing for Development Conference
February 24, 2021 | Conor M. Savoy

At a time of unprecedented need, the Biden administration should work with allies to convene a new Financing for Development Conference that makes concrete commitments: increasing foreign assistance, debt relief, and new efforts to mobilize private finance for...


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Humanitarian Aid in Sahelian Cities: Lessons for Long-Term Food Security
January 21, 2021 | Caitlin Welsh Humanitarian aid agencies are adapting to urbanization, targeting city residents as direct beneficiaries. With urban food insecurity soaring, long-term food security programs should also target city residents—or see further setbacks against Sustainable Development Goal 2.

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Experts React: Urban Legends
December 8, 2020 | Caitlin Welsh, Erol Yayboke, Jacob Kurtzer The most pressing foreign policy challenges will likely unfold in rapidly urbanizing landscapes. By 2050, over two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas, presenting challenges and opportunities for political, security, and development stakeholders.

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Memo to Incoming USAID Leadership in the Biden Administration
November 30, 2020 | Bonnie Glick A new memo from CSIS Senior Adviser Bonnie Glick to the USAID leadership of the incoming Biden administration outlines several operational requirements for addressing the Covid-19 pandemic, great power competition, and other global challenges in its first 100 days.

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