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Threat and Hazard Components of Somalian Famine: A Case Study

In the December 2022 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division examines the ongoing famine in Somalia as a case study to highlight the intermingling of man-made threats with naturally occurring hazards as a potent combination often leading to increasingly severe consequences. The UN estimates 3.2 million Somalis need immediate life-saving assistance. In seeking to understand this crisis, there are multiple threats and hazards that must be addressed. Drought, climate change, and land use are all hazards contributing to the current situation. Additionally, the impacts of political, military, and terrorist groups must be considered.

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Threat Primer: Hizballah

IntroductionIn early October 2023, the Palestinian political and militant group Hamas launched a large-scale attack into Israel from the Gaza...

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Threat Primer: Hamas

IntroductionThe Palestinian political and militant group Hamas re-entered the international spotlight in early October 2023 when the group launched a...

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