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 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 podcast@thenewhumanitarian.org or post on social media using the hashtag .

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What we've learned so far: Key takeaways for 2026 Rethinking Humanitarianism is an episode from Level 3: Stories from the Heart of Humanitarian Crises by The New Humanitarian.

This episode is 56:29 long.

This episode was published on Jan 8, 2026.

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