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With an unprecedented number of humanitarian crises around the world, the Humanitarian Agenda is committed to inform policy solutions to novel humanitarian challenges through expert dialogue and analysis and to developing and advancing avenues for improving humanitarian response and increasing humanitarian access.

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The Truth of the Matter

Rescue in Ukraine

CSIS’s Jake Kurtzer joins the podcast to talk about the rescue of civilians stuck in the war-torn cities of Ukraine. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Jacob Kurtzer — May 3, 2022

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Drought Hits the Horn of Africa

Against a backdrop of ongoing violence and political instability in the region, the worst drought in decades has hit the Horn of Africa. With millions of lives and livelihoods at stake, a lack of resources looms large and gives rise to fears of mass irregular migration.

Critical Questions by David Del Conte — March 21, 2022

Spotlight on Civilian Harm in the Mariupol Theater Airstrike

A Russian airstrike destroyed the Mariupol Drama Theater on March 16, trapping hundreds of civilians who had taken refuge inside the building. Targeting of the theater is consistent with Russia’s pattern of attacking non-military objects and locations.

Commentary by Jacob Kurtzer, ​Marti Flacks, Matthew P. Funaiole, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — March 21, 2022

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Ukrainian Refugees and Food Insecurity

CSIS Global Food Security Program director Caitlin Welsh and CSIS Humanitarian Agenda director Jake Kurtzer join the podcast to talk about the Ukrainian refugee crisis, the growing food insecurity in Ukraine, and the internationalization of food insecurity due to Russia’s invasion.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Caitlin Welsh, and Jacob Kurtzer — March 16, 2022

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