Global leaders are reacting with concern to the “perfect storm of suffering” described by the UN chief in Haiti. The international community is grappling with how to address the collapse of order in the country, which is driven by gang violence and political instability. The crisis has prompted new discussions about the need for a multi-faceted international response, including security assistance and a significant increase in humanitarian aid. The situation in Haiti is being viewed as a critical test of the international community’s ability to respond to a failing state.