Publication

This report examines the impact of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), which struck the central Philippines on November 8, 2013, and the US and international response to the humanitarian crisis it created. The authors claim that humanitarian relief operations were initially hampered by a number of significant obstacles, but that regular relief activities reached most of the worst-stricken areas within two weeks of the storm. However, they also argue that assistance is still required in some places. As well as an overview of aid operations, the authors also discuss US-Philippines relations and possible economic effects of the storm.