Can Afghanistan avert a hunger crisis?

The Inside Story Podcast · Dec 17, 2025 · 25m

Millions of people in Afghanistan face acute food insecurity, the UN warns. The crisis is exacerbated by sharp cuts in global aid funding and the forced deportation of Afghans from neighbouring countries. So, who could step in to avert a catastrophic hunger crisis?

In this episode:

Kiana Alavi, Norwegian Refugee Council's advocacy manager in Afghanistan

Zeeshan Salahuddin, Director Advisory of the Centre for Regional and Global Connectivity at Tabadlab

Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer at the American University of Afghanistan

Host: Tom McRae

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