Critical Analysis: Protecting refugees in the midst of war

In the early days of April, the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) pushed closer to the center of Damascus, the Syrian capital, than they had been able to before.  They did this by seizing the majority of the Al-Yarmouk camp, a large refugee district in the southern part of the city.  The camp had once … Read more

Haiti: At the Intersection of Humanitarian Aid and Politics

One year after the presidential election and one month after the unexpected resignation of the Prime Minister, the stability of Haiti’s political system remains unclear.  The consequences of this political instability are widespread and reverberate throughout every Haitian household.  The constant political strife also weighs heavily on potential donors of humanitarian aid.  As a result, … Read more