The Promise and Perils of the “Policy Dial” in Syria
Calibrated sanctions relief is replacing “maximum pressure” in post-Assad Syria. Can incremental engagement survive strongmen, regional war, and distracted donors?
Tag: humanitarian aid
Integrating Intersectionality into Humanitarian Aid
A gender lens is not enough to ensure every woman receives the support she needs; considering factors like class and ethnicity are key to designing effective programs
Navigating the Politics of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Despite Israeli efforts to destroy it, UNRWA remains an embodiment of international responsibility for the question of Palestinian refugees, and a reminder of their inalienable right of return.
UNRWA Funding is Burdened with Conditionality
The UN agency’s essential humanitarian role lies in the balance thanks to the political contingencies of its donors.
What the Beirut Blast means for Lebanon’s Refugees
Inclusive refugee policies and a renewed approach to humanitarian relief will be needed to protect Lebanon’s most vulnerable.
How Will the Coronavirus Crisis Affect Africa’s Developmental Focus?
Mitigating the effects of the coronavirus in Africa and implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area go hand-in-hand.
Rethinking Gaza’s Reconstruction
With living conditions in the Palestinian enclave fast approaching breaking point, anything short of a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding and reconstruction will not work
Chasing Chaos
The not-so-humane aspect of humanitarian aid.