Charles Petrie is a former U.N. assistant secretary general. He has more than 30 years of experience working in conflict and post-conflict settings. He was named Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2014.
Humanitarian aid often ends up replacing political engagement with pariah states. A complementary model that focuses on supporting and empowering local governance structures is needed Charles Petrie and Scott Guggenheim write in this op-ed.
