Geopolitics Decanted is a podcast featuring geopolitical analysis and in-depth expert interviews on topics ranging from War in Ukraine, Great Power Competition with China, changing nature of warfare, sanctions and export controls, semiconductors and cybersecurity. This is a podcast for people who care about the details and are seeking a comprehensive understanding of global issues, not just the sound bytes. It is hosted by Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator (www.silverado.org), a Washington DC-based non-profit with a mission to promote prosperity and global competitiveness for America and its allies by accelerating bipartisan strategic, economic and technological policy solutions.
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Was there ever a grain shortage crisis caused by the Russian blockade of Ukrainian exports?
Dmitri Alperovitch gets the real story from Dr. Scott Irwin, Professor of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at University of Illinois and an international leader in the field of agricultural economics. Dr. Irwin discusses the true state of grain markets and the causes behind the recent increase in food prices and what can be done about it.
Topics covered:
- How likely is the current grain crisis to lead to famine?
- What is the impact of resumption of Ukraine's grain exports after a deal brokered by Turkey?
- Why were wheat prices increasing even before the Russian invasion?
- Ukraine's wheat is a tiny fraction of global production. Why is it having such outsize effects on price?
- Can substitute crops make up for missing wheat?
- What will be the impact of fertilizer shortage on food markets?
- What can governments do to alleviate future food crises?
Episode produced by Patrick Gray (risky.biz)
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