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What we've learned so far: Key takeaways for 2026 | Rethinking Humanitarianism

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The New Humanitarian
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Jan 8, 2026
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Summary

The crisis of illiberalism. The global gender backlash. Aid blind spots. Gaza and the failure of international law. Our guests have taken on difficult topics, but they've also come up with ideas on how to move forward. In this episode: Key takeaways to navigate today's challenges, and the issues driving conversations in 2026. Guests: Anjali Dayal , assistant professor of international politics at Fordham University Saskia Brechenmacher, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program Sana Bég , executive director, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada Hourie Tafech , director for refugee leadership and partnerships at Refugees International Tammam Aloudat , CEO of The New Humanitarian Levi Sharpe , Rethinking Humanitarianism producer Got a question or feedback? Email [email protected] or post on social media using the hashtag #RethinkingHumanitarianism.