Scarcity of Food: a Factor Destabilising Security in the MENA Regio
Scarcity of Food: a Factor Destabilising Security in the MENA Regio

Summary/Abstract: This paper looks at the impact of food security on political stability in the MENA region, at the state, regional and individual levels. It also discusses the assessment of the effectiveness of governments in the region in terms of food security risk management strategies and interregional cooperation. The author puts forward the thesis that food shortage is one of the main driving factors of political instability in the MENA region, and ensuring food security is a major task for current governments in the entire region. Given the development problems of the region and the history of strained bilateral and multilateral relations, as well as the constant political distrust between the MENA countries, the shortage of food and water resources may exacerbate tensions and stir further conflict in the region.

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