Food Security

The Global Food Security Program provides long-term, strategic guidance to policy makers on the economic, political, social, and climate-related causes of and responses to food insecurity around the world.

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Healthy Eating: Food, Family, and Good Nutrition

When healthy, sustainable diets are not achievable for all, societies and economies are at risk. Despite growing recognition of food and nutrition insecurity in international dialogues, it is still unclear who should do what to strengthen food systems.

Commentary by Emmy Simmons — May 19, 2023

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Spotlight on Damage to Ukraine’s Agricultural Infrastructure since Russia’s Invasion

Destruction to Ukraine’s agricultural infrastructure threatens Ukraine’s food security—and global food security. Satellite imagery shows a deliberate attack on a food warehouse near Kyiv and a destroyed bridge in one of the most agriculturally productive regions of Ukraine.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Jennifer Jun , and Emma Dodd — June 15, 2022

Spotlight on Damage to Ukraine’s Farms amid the Russia-Ukraine War

High-resolution satellite imagery of attacks on Ukraine’s agriculture sector suggest that Russia is attempting to restrict Ukrainian civilians’ access to food and prevent Ukraine, an agricultural powerhouse, from producing and exporting food to global markets.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Jennifer Jun , and Emma Dodd — June 9, 2022

The 10 Most Pressing Questions for Ukraine’s Economic Reconstruction

Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, now is the time to start identifying the most pressing challenges for Ukraine’s economic reconstruction and how European countries and the United States can support these efforts.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde , Janina Staguhn , and Romina Bandura — June 9, 2022

The Truth of the Matter

Stolen Grain Food Crisis

CSIS’s Caitlin Welsh and Mvemba Dizolele join the podcast to discuss the Ukrainian grain and seed stolen and held up by Russia, and its impact on Africa and the Middle East.  

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Caitlin Welsh , and Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — June 9, 2022

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Policy Brief Launch: Solving Food Insecurity Among U.S. Veterans and Military Families

Food insecurity among U.S. veterans and military families is a national security concern that impacts readiness, retention, and recruitment. What can policymakers do to better support the long-term health and well-being of past, current, and future military families?

Event by Caitlin Welsh , Christopher Reid , Danielle Ngo , Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) , Margaret Kabat , and Anne Marie Dougherty — June 7, 2022

Concurrent Crises in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in four decades alongside protracted conflict and violence in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, putting millions at risk. Immediate and sustained humanitarian action is necessary to prevent large-scale loss of life.

Report by Jacob Kurtzer , Sierra Ballard , and Hareem Fatima Abdullah — June 7, 2022

Solving Food Insecurity among U.S. Veterans and Military Families

Research shows that U.S. veterans and military families experience food insecurity at higher rates than the general population, and Covid-19 has only amplified the problem. What can policymakers do to ensure long-term food security for veterans and military families?

Brief by Jamie Lutz and Caitlin Welsh — June 1, 2022

The Trade Guys

“Cereal” Offenders

Trade Guys discuss Russia sanctions, trade policy in the China competition bills in Congress, and the new Buy America guidelines.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — April 20, 2022

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