The Intelligence from The Economist With the grain, assault: Ukraine’s iffy deal
Jul 25, 2022
Anton LaGuardia, the Diplomatic editor for The Economist, sheds light on the missile strikes impacting Ukraine’s grain export deal, raising concerns about food insecurity. Greg Karlstrom, the Middle East correspondent, discusses Tunisia's shift from democratic hope to potential autocracy as President Qais Syed pushes for a new, centralized constitution. Together, they explore the implications of these political crises and how global dynamics are influencing both conflict and governance.
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Grain Deal Uncertainty
- A UN-brokered deal allowed grain passage, but a Russian attack on Odessa dimmed hopes.
- Ukraine plans to proceed, but the attack raises doubts about the deal's success.
Ukraine Grain Crisis
- Millions of tons of Ukrainian grain are stuck due to the Russian blockade and mines.
- This has caused global food prices to skyrocket and increased hunger.
Odessa Attack
- Russia attacked the port of Odessa, claiming to target military installations.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy disagreed, stating Russia will always find ways to avoid implementing the deal.