The Human Cost of the Strait of Hormuz Closure

Middle East Focus by Middle East Institute

Jun 18, 202633:45Government & Organizations

When the Strait of Hormuz closed in March, fertilizer prices spiked within weeks, triggering a food security crisis across North Africa and the Sahel. Host Alistair Taylor is joined by MEI Senior Fellow Intissar Fakir to...

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