THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS ON SOMALIA’SFOOD SECURITY: RISING FOOD PRICES, INFLATION, ANDAGRICULTURAL VULNERABILITY
INTRODUCTIONThe Middle East is one of the world’s most strategically important regions for global energy production,maritime trade, fertilizer exports, and international supply chains. The escalation of geopolitical tensionsand military conflict in early 2026 has generated significant disruptions across global markets, creatingeconomic shocks that extend far beyond the immediate conflict zone.At the center of these disruptions […]