Rising Food Prices Will Shake the Middle East and North Africa

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine came at a time when global agriculture and food supply chains were already fragile.

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The war in Ukraine is exacerbating preexisting problems with global grain supplies and prices. Although higher prices will be felt by all, North African and Middle Eastern countries along the Mediterranean will be more directly and severely affected. Sudden spikes in food prices are directly linked to increased social unrest and conflict. Further, instability in […]

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