Burnout in the aid sector and how to respond | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Humanitarians have a "burnout culture", experts say. They work long hours in difficult environments. They're trying to help people in the worst moments of their lives. In the middle of today's funding...
12 Feb 52min
What's happening in Iran? The wider context | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Protests have spread across Iran, and the fallout is rapidly evolving. In this episode, Hamid Dabashi, Iranian-American author and professor of Iranian studies and comparative literature at Columbia U...
12 Jan 48min
What we've learned so far: Key takeaways for 2026 | Rethinking Humanitarianism
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 ho...
8 Jan 56min
No one wants to depend on aid, including refugees | Power Shift (REPLAY)
The UN has a new refugee chief: Barham Salih is the former president of Iraq. He takes over as high commissioner for refugees in January 2026. Salih may be a surprise pick. The head of UNHCR, the UN's...
25 Des 20251h 4min
International law is failing us. What now? | Rethinking Humanitarianism
When countries can commit genocide or invade neighbours with few repercussions, it's clear that international norms and laws are not working. On the podcast, three legal experts discuss the problems a...
11 Des 20251h 1min
Who wants to be the new UN refugee chief | Rethinking Humanitarianism
The UN's high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, finishes his term at the end of the year. As with most top UN roles, picking the next UN refugee chief is far from transparent. What's differen...
27 Nov 202539min
Security Council backs Trump's Gaza plan. What could go wrong? | Rethinking Humanitarianism
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution backing US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. It authorises an "international stabilisation force", and approves a "board of peace". Essentia...
20 Nov 202557min
Why emergency education saves lives | Rethinking Humanitarianism
When aid funding is tight, education is often cut first. But schools offer more than just learning, and communities say education is their priority. "We have to believe that survival means more than j...
13 Nov 202544min
