The Arab region, extending from the Persian Gulf in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west, faces severe shortages of several staple foods. Given that at least 65 percent of people in most Arab countries are poor or vulnerable to poverty, it’s little surprise that hunger and malnutrition are prevalent in the region. […]
Arab Food Insecurity and Political Failure
Current disruptions in the food supply chain highlight long-standing problems for Arab countries.
