War and Food Insecurity

This chapter explores the severe impact of conflicts on global food security, with a focus on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its ripple effects. It examines how war disrupts food supplies, exacerbating hunger in regions like Afghanistan and Ethiopia, while illustrating the complex relationship between armed violence and economic instability. The discussion also highlights the strategic manipulation of food resources in conflicts and the potential for rising food prices to trigger social unrest in vulnerable communities.