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Humanitarian Finance: A Missed Opportunity for Reform at the Summit of the Future

The United Nations hosted the Summit of the Future in New York on September 20–23, seeking to “forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future," yet humanitarian finance was not meaningfully included in its agenda or outcome.

Critical Questions by Marc Cohen and Michelle Strucke — September 30, 2024

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Tunisia – What Now?

Join the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development, Middle East Program, and Human Rights Initiative for a conversation on the surprising developments in Tunisia over the past month and a look at what the future holds for the country.

Event — September 2, 2021

The Need for Long-Term Pressure on the Ortega Regime

Please join the CSIS Americas Program for a virtual event on Daniel Ortega’s increasingly autocratic rule in Nicaragua and how the international community can continue to maintain pressure on the regime.

Event — July 28, 2021

Partnering for Peace in Sudan

Please join us for a conversation with CSIS Director of the Africa Program, Judd Devermont, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the U.S., Nureldin Satti.

Event — July 19, 2021

The Future of Humanitarian Operations: Aid and Politics in Syria

As we approach the expiration date of the UN mandate to provide cross-border assistance to Syria, our panel of experts will delve into these questions and assess the consequences of business as usual for the aid sector and for long-term stability.

Event — July 7, 2021

Humanitarian Impacts of Escalated Violence in Gaza

Jacob Kurtzer, Director and Senior Fellow of the CSIS Humanitarian Agenda, spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Campbell, Director of the UNRWA Representative Office in Washington, and Dr. Zaher Sahloul, President of MedGlobal, on the humanitarian impact of the airstrikes in Gaza, as well as the role of the humanitarian community in response.

Event — May 19, 2021