From the Roman poet Juvenal’s observations about bread and circuses to Marie Antoinette’s proclamation, “let them eat cake!” the link between food and political stability is well established in pop culture. In academic and policy circles, however, it’s a source of considerable debate. Local food prices do not necessarily respond immediately to changes in commodity … Continue reading Feeding Unrest: A Closer Look at the Relationship Between Food Prices and Sociopolitical Conflict