Join Stephen Gibbs, a keen observer of Venezuela's complex political landscape, alongside Tim Judah, who sheds light on Madagascar's struggle with drought, and Anne Rowe, who honors the legacy of war surgeon Gino Strada. They delve into the fraught negotiations for fair elections in Venezuela, scrutinizing past failures and potential breakthroughs. Tim shares stark realities of drought-induced famine in Madagascar, affecting education and family dynamics. Meanwhile, Anne reflects on Strada's impactful humanitarian work in conflict zones.
Four previous resolution meetings involving President Nicolás Maduro have changed little. This time international backing and aligned incentives might at last spur fair elections. Madagascar already had it hard, but the coronavirus and repeated, brutal droughts have conspired to push the country’s south to the brink of famine. And our obituaries editor reflects on war surgeon and hospital-builder Gino Strada.