The fall of Bashar al-Assad has created an opening for Syria’s long-awaited political transformation. But the humanitarian consequences of the transition will depend on whether political change can be converted into security, services and sustainable conditions for return. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024 fundamentally altered Syria’s geopolitical landscape. After more than […]
The collapse of the Gaza ceasefire has demonstrated how quickly humanitarian improvements can disappear when the political framework supporting them breaks down. The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, which began on 19 January 2025, created a striking humanitarian contrast with the preceding months. Humanitarian organisations were able to scale up operations, deliver food and […]
Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe is increasingly becoming a test of whether the international system can protect civilians when political interests, military calculations and access to aid collide. Sudan entered 2025 facing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian emergencies. More than 30 million people — over half of the country’s population — were expected to require […]
