Conflict and Humanitarian Crises

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The Russia-Ukraine War and Global Food Security: Impacts Four Years Later

Russia’s war in Ukraine caused immediate and widespread disruptions to Ukraine’s agriculture sector and global food markets. Today, new patterns are emerging, affecting Ukraine’s agricultural recovery and Russia’s ability to use its food exports for political benefit.

Critical Questions by Caitlin Welsh, Emma Curtis, Joseph Glauber, Antonina Broyaka, and Vitalii Dankevych — February 24, 2026

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Babel: Translating the Middle East

Alessandro Accorsi: Disinformation Warfare in the Middle East

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Alessandro Accorsi, a senior analyst for social media and conflict at the International Crisis Group. Prior to joining ICG, he worked for five years at the European External Action Service, where he led a taskforce countering foreign interference and information manipulation in the Middle East. He also worked for five years as a freelance journalist in Cairo.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman, Natasha Hall, and Martin Pimentel — February 13, 2025

CSIS Babel
The Truth of the Matter

Responding to the LA Wildfires

Ann Lee, CEO of CORE Response, joins the podcast to discuss California wildfires, CORE’s relief efforts, and lessons from past disasters to build resilience.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Ann Lee — February 12, 2025

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Into Africa

The fallout of the U.S. aid freeze in Washington, Abuja, and beyond

Catherine Nzuki is joined by Andrew Friedman, Senior Fellow with the CSIS Human Rights Initiative, and Samuel Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, to discuss the impacts of the U.S. aid freeze and the future of foreign aid in Africa.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki and Andrew Friedman — February 6, 2025

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Babel: Translating the Middle East

Analysis: Gaza Peace?

Asher Grant-Sasson speaks with Jon Alterman, director of the CSIS Middle East Program, about where the Gaza conflict stands after 15 months of warfare.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman and Asher Grant-Sasson — January 21, 2025

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