In this episode of Making Sense of the World, Joel Rubin sits down with Liz Hume, Executive Director of the Alliance for Peacebuilding, to discuss why 2025 may have been the most traumatic year ever for international development and global peace-building, with dire implications for American national security.
Hume explains how the loss of foreign aid expertise is incalculable, why slashed aid budgets are detrimental, and the impact of skyrocketing military spending while peace-building funds disappear.
Joel and Liz also discuss the bipartisan Global Fragility Act, which focused on resolving crises at their early stages, before they became overwhelming, the critical importance of community engagement in preventing violence, and why rising global conflict—including nuclear threats—directly impacts Americans. This is a must listen for anyone interested in Making Sense of the World and understanding why investing in peace abroad is essential for our security here at home.
All this and more, right here on The Siren Network.
