This Rand publication prescribes a course of action that international and domestic actors should prioritize in the massive effort to rebuild the nation.

CFR's Max Boot foresees a great deal of future American involvement in Haiti, but only with a strategic justification.

President Obama declared that the United States will not forsake Haiti in its moment of agony. Honoring this commitment would be a first for Washington.

When the immediate crisis passes, how can we ensure that Haiti becomes a functioning nation? Eight experts give their prescriptions in this NYT op-ed.

Tracy Kidder's op-ed in the New York Times discusses Haiti's man-made vulnerability to natural disasters.

The Boston Globe's Paul Farmer and Brian Concannon point out that the inaguaration of a U.S. president committed to reversing "the failed policies of the past" provides an opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous Haiti.

An open letter from Amnesty International to the President of the Republic of Haiti, calling on his government to address the failure of successive governments to accompany Haiti’s international obligations with effective action in protecting and promoting human rights.

Isobel Coleman says investing in midwifery programs gives Haiti's next generation a chance.

Laurie Garrett and Captain Eustaquio Castro-Mendoza, USN, discuss the steps that must be taken to protect Haiti, still recovering from the earthquake, from the coming hurricane season.

Joshua Kurlantick draws lessons for Haiti from the tsunami in Indonesia.

Kara C. McDonald discusses how high-level visits to Haiti can hamper the relief effort.

Elliott Abrams says, "a larger Haitian diaspora would be a far better base for the country's economic future than aid pledges that may or may not be met."

Haiti's horrific earthquake is a setback for the country's slowly improving development, says Edward Luck, vice president and director of studies at the International Peace Institute. While international efforts are important, especially in providing relief, over the long-term, Haiti's development must be driven by Haitians, he says.