Aspen Ideas Festival

To Fix the Refugee Crisis, Harness the Best of Human Nature

More people have been forced to flee their homes by conflict and crisis than at any time since World War II, leaving an unprecedented 65 million people displaced. What does David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, believe can be done to help? As the son of refugees and a former foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, he brings a personal commitment and a surprisingly hopeful global strategy to humanitarian aid.

Speakers: Steve Clemons, David Miliband
Festival: Aspen Ideas 2018

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