Discuss in what ways this complex humanitarian crisis is both a  local and an international event and your views on how various nations  have responded.

War, displacement, famine: man-made disasters

The current complex humanitarian crisis in the Middle East is both a local and an international event. On the one hand, it has caused immense suffering for millions of people within the region due to conflict-related violence, displacement, extreme poverty and lack of access to basic necessities like food or healthcare. This has resulted in widespread death and destruction that have been compounded by natural calamities such as drought or pandemics like COVID-19.

At the same time, this crisis also affects other nations beyond just those directly involved; countries outside the Middle East are now dealing with waves of refugees seeking asylum or better opportunities elsewhere—testing their laws/policies on immigration as well as putting strain on resources/infrastructure. Furthermore, there is also collateral economic damage due to decreased trade amongst affected nations which then reverberates throughout global markets potentially resulting in recessions or depressions.

Overall, I think that responses from various governments towards this issue have been mixed; some countries have chosen to provide additional aid (via organizations such as UNICEF) while others prioritize stricter border control regulations. Ultimately however—I believe more collaboration between states needs to be fostered so effective solutions can be found that ensure safety for all those impacted by this tragedy.