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Commentary
How the Assad Regime Systematically Diverts Tens of Millions in Aid
October 20, 2021 | Natasha Hall Natasha Hall, Karam Shaar, and Munqeth Othman Agha expose how tens of millions of aid dollars spent in Syria contribute directly to the regime’s Central Bank through a distorted exchange rate.

Commentary
Stories of Afghans Left Behind Will Hurt America around the World
August 18, 2021 | Jon B. Alterman Jon Alterman discusses how the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan will affect the United States' international standing.

Report
Toward Stronger Transatlantic Teamwork: Leveraging U.S.-German Coordination for Humanitarian Action
July 16, 2021 | Jacob Kurtzer In 2020, the German and U.S. governments contributed almost $10 billion to humanitarian response plans, over half of all humanitarian spending. Closer cooperation will facilitate greater coherence and improved response, producing better humanitarian outcomes.

Critical Questions
The UN Vote on Aid in Syria
July 12, 2021 | Natasha Hall, Will Todman Natasha Hall and Will Todman break down the implications of the UN Security Council's vote to renew the cross-border mandate in Syria, what concessions were made, and who came out the biggest winner.

Report
The Implications of the UN Cross-Border Vote in Syria
June 4, 2021 | Natasha Hall Russia is threatening to end UN cross-border humanitarian operations in Syria when the needs are rising. This report addresses the potential impact of ending these operations and what those who care about the humanitarian crisis and regional stability should do about it.

Report
Lessons Learned from a Decade of Humanitarian Operations in Syria
April 22, 2021 | Natasha Hall, Will Todman After 10 years of conflict in Syria, several key lessons emerge for humanitarian operations in complex environments. CSIS's Natasha Hall and Will Todman call on donors to increase support and protection for local aid workers and NGOs.

Report
Supporting Syrian Refugees amidst Lebanon’s Crises
April 9, 2021 | Will Todman Syrian refugees are especially vulnerable amid Lebanon’s free fall. The United States should seize opportunities to improve conditions for vulnerable Lebanese and Syrians in tandem.

Commentary
What Lies Ahead: The Next Chapter of Syria Humanitarian Policy
March 8, 2021 After ten years of crisis, the humanitarian, protection, and human rights challenges in Syria are at their apex. The humanitarian response and policy must be revitalized and revamped to achieve peaceful, long-term solutions for the people of Syria.

Commentary
Durable Solutions for Syria’s Displaced: U.S. Support for a Better Future
March 8, 2021 Millions of Syrians have been forcibly displaced by conflict, including an entire generation of children. The United States has an opportunity to mirror ambitious initiatives to help refugees by supporting displaced communities in their countries of origin and first asylum.

Commentary
Protection in Northern Syria
March 2, 2021

The Syrian conflict continues to create protection risks for millions across the country. The U.S. government must make policy and programmatic changes to support a more resilient population through engaging with local organizations and increasing funding for protection.

Commentary
Civilians in the Crosshairs: The Cost of a Decade of Impunity in Syria
March 2, 2021

A decade of conflict in Syria has been defined by a flouting of international humanitarian law and deliberate harm to civilians. Accountability is needed to break a cycle of impunity and prevent the war in Syria from setting a precedent for conflicts across the globe.

Commentary
Access to All Syrians Must Be at the Heart of All Syria Policy
February 23, 2021

As humanitarian needs persist in Syria’s decade-long conflict, the needs of Syrians must be the guiding compass for policymakers to ensure there is unimpeded access to all Syrians across the entire country.

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