Humanitarian Assistance

CSIS’s Humanitarian Agenda analyzes the successes and challenges of humanitarian crisis response across topical and regional focus areas within the center. This research is part of a unique partnership between CSIS and the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).

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The Global Fragility Act: Unlocking the Full Potential of Interagency Cooperation

The U.S. government has an opportunity to improve interagency cooperation under the Global Fragility Act through modest reforms to the current model. This increased cooperation will better stability and conflict prevention outcomes in the nine identified countries.

Brief by John Christianson , Courtney Stiles Herdt , and Ginny Nadolny — May 16, 2023

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Erol Yayboke

Erol Yayboke

Director, Project on Fragility and Mobility and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Jon B. Alterman

Senior Vice President, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and Director, Middle East Program
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Will Todman

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

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The Global Fragility Act: Unlocking the Full Potential of Interagency Cooperation

The U.S. government has an opportunity to improve interagency cooperation under the Global Fragility Act through modest reforms to the current model. This increased cooperation will better stability and conflict prevention outcomes in the nine identified countries.

Brief by John Christianson , Courtney Stiles Herdt , and Ginny Nadolny — May 16, 2023

Forgotten Frontlines: Aruba, Curaçao, and the Venezuelan Displacement Crisis

Aruba and Curaçao are home to the most displaced Venezuelans relative to population size. Recent negotiations on the reopening of borders between the islands and their neighbor are an important opportunity to rethink challenges still facing displaced Venezuelans.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke and Ángeles Zúñiga — May 3, 2023

The Rohingya’s Plight in Bangladesh Is Not Sustainable

What steps should be taken to address the crisis in Rohingya refugee camps? This commentary highlights the plight of Rohingya refugees and outlines six recommendations for U.S. officials to impart upon their Bangladeshi counterparts.

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde — May 1, 2023

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Latin America’s Emergency Contact

Latin American and Caribbean countries face mounting risks from natural disasters, with the region ranking as one of the most climate vulnerable areas in the world. With climate change likely to exacerbate these challenges, developing effective strategies for delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), is of critical importance in the Western Hemisphere.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — April 20, 2023

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