Economist Podcasts Food chain broken: famine in Yemen
Oct 13, 2020
Greg Karlstrom, The Economist's East Middle correspondent, offers deep insights into Yemen's ongoing humanitarian crisis fueled by civil war, emphasizing the dire food shortages and the need for aid. Meanwhile, David Smith, the Argentina correspondent, discusses Argentina's controversial expansion of its territorial claims in Antarctica, revealing its potential resource implications. The conversation also reflects on the historical fight against indentured servitude in India, highlighting efforts to address bonded labor and promote human rights.
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Yemen Famine Crisis
- The UN awarded the World Food Programme the Nobel Peace Prize for its work in conflict zones.
- The WFP faces criticism for its effectiveness in Yemen, where it provides aid amidst a civil war.
The Safer Oil Tanker
- An oil tanker, the Safer, filled with over a million barrels of crude oil, sits decaying off Yemen's coast.
- The Houthis control the area and refuse access for repairs, fearing invasion, creating a potential environmental disaster.
The Aid Paradox
- Yemen's humanitarian crisis is worsened by a cycle of aid requests and insufficient funding.
- Ironically, major donors like Saudi Arabia and the UAE also lead the military coalition fueling the conflict.