Gastrodiplomacy is a subset of public diplomacy that uses food as a means of persuading audiences about the power of cuisine to promote specific foreign policy goals. The term entered the popular vocabulary in 2002, after an article in The Economist described Global Thai, a program launched by the ... Read More about Gastrodiplomacy
What’s Burning? Podcast: Building Bridges
Building bridges, real or virtual, is a first step toward bringing communities together. In Israel, as in other parts of the world that have been affected by conflicts, food has become the essential ingredient that can be used as a tool for dialogue. Sure, there are foods that have been ... Read More about What’s Burning? Podcast: Building Bridges
Analysis | Can food build peace?
By Johanna Mendelson Forman Originally published in The Diplomatic Pouch On September 21st, the United Nations observes International Day of Peace. This year’s theme is “recovering better for a more equitable and sustainable world.” Since 1981, the U.N. has observed a day of peace to ... Read More about Analysis | Can food build peace?
‘Breakfast Club’ Is Cheapest for Swiss, Most Expensive in Africa (Bloomberg)
By Shelly Hagan, Lee J Miller, and Wei Lu Originally published in Bloomberg. Whether scrambled, sunny-side up or as part of an omelet, eggs are a global breakfast staple. But not all eggs are equal when it comes to cost and affordability. A morning meal has become increasingly ... Read More about ‘Breakfast Club’ Is Cheapest for Swiss, Most Expensive in Africa (Bloomberg)
Weaponizing Food to Harm Political Enemies
To stay in control, Venezuela's Maduro is trying to starve opponents of his regime. This op-ed was originally published on Newsday Starvation, like the recent efforts to remove President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, is a slow process. Withholding food is never a quick solution to a ... Read More about Weaponizing Food to Harm Political Enemies
