The Global Observatory

What humanitarian challenges face Somalia following the 2011 food crisis?

Ms. Murabit discusses the death of Christopher Stevens and how it woke up Libya.

Mr. Keating discusses the challenges in leading of the biggest humanitarian case loads in the world, and changes he has seen over the years.

The long-time diplomat discusses the crises in Mali and the Sahel, the threat of terrorism in the Sahel, and the idea of ECOWAS military assistance.

Father Paolo Dall'Oglio, a Jesuit priest and exiled critic of the Syrian regime, discusses the situation in Syria.

Ms. Landgren says that though donor interest in Burundi may be wavering, there is still a lot of work to be done and it would be premature for the international community to wipe their hands of it.

Mr. Mrabit discusses how nuclear safety and security are always works in progress.

Mr. Chatterjee discusses humanitarian challenges such as those in Syria and the Sahel, along with his views on Rio+20. Interview by Jérémie Labbé.

Mr. Benomar discusses the serious challenges facing his country, including a humanitarian crisis and an expanding insurgency that is providing opportunities for al-Qaeda to gain influence. Interview by Nur Laiq.

Ambassador Mulamula discusses the role of ethnicity and regional institutions in the security of the Great Lakes region, as well as the power of the youth bulge and the pros and cons of the ICC. Interview by Mireilee Afaa'a Mindzie.

"If Rio is seen as an environmental conference, it won’t succeed," Ms. Clark says of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development happening this weekend. Interview by Francesco Mancini.

Ms. Coomaraswamy discusses a new report that focuses on the grave violations committed by the LRA against children that include abduction and recruitment, sexual violence, killing and maiming, attacks on schools and hospitals, as well as denial of humanitarian access. Interview by Warren Hoge.

Mr. Guterres discusses the new State of the World's Refugees report. Interview by Warren Hoge.

Mr. Levine discusses the paradox of growth not translating into better food security in Africa, agricultural development, demographic and environmental pressures, gender inequality, and the link between food insecurity and conflict. Interview by Mireille Affa'a-Mindzie.

Mr. Daoudi discusses the shift in the way we look at food security, technological advances, and Rio+20. Interview by Chris Perry.