Politics Today included the IFPRI book “The Russia-Ukraine Conflict & Global Food Security”, edited by Joseph Glauber (senior research fellow) and David Laborde (formerly a senior research fellow) in its selection of most significant recent books addressing challenges and solutions to global food security.
“From the intricacies of international trade policies to the sustainability of food systems, the impacts of geopolitical conflicts to the strategic place of food, these books provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the realm of global food security.”
In its recommendation of the IFPRI book, the article states: “The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Global Food Security explores the global food security implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which occurred during a period of already high food prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The book highlights the importance of the Black Sea region for global food production and Russia’s role in supplying natural gas and fertilizers”.
“This book provides essential insights into a rapidly evolving crisis with far-reaching implications for global food security, making it valuable for policymakers and researchers.”
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