In this episode, Nexus25 co-lead Michael Werz takes listeners on a deep dive of the global food system. From the supply chain fallout of the war in Ukraine to famine risks in Gaza, the intersections between hunger and security are clearer than ever. Michael and this week’s guests unpack this connection, reflect on the multilateral capacity to address these risks and make the case for governments to prioritize food as a core national security challenge.

This series of podcasts explore opportunities and challenges for cooperation between Germany and Italy as both countries seek to decarbonise their energy systems while ensuring supply security. It is part of a project entitled An Italian-German Dialogue on Energy Security and Transition amid Russia’s War on Ukraine, which the IAI is undertaking with the support of the German Federal Foreign Office.