What Climate Change Means for the Horn of Africa, With Michelle Gavin

Michelle Gavin, the Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the impact of climate change in the Horn of Africa. This series is made possible by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

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  • James M. Lindsay
    Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy and Director of Fellowship Affairs
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Ester Fang - Associate Podcast Producer

Gabrielle Sierra - Editorial Director and Producer

Episode Guests
  • Michelle Gavin
    Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies

Show Notes

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Michelle Gavin, Climate Change and Regional Instability in the Horn of Africa

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