Ability Quote by Lester R. Brown
“In this era of tightening world food supplies, the ability to grow food is fast becoming a new form of geopolitical leverage, and countries are scrambling to secure their own parochial interests at the expense of the common good.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Global Food Security Outlook, 2020
Food production capability becomes a strategic power tool in geopolitics.
In simple terms: Control of food equals geopolitical influence.
Key Takeaway
Invest in sustainable agriculture for security.
Themes
geopolitics
food security
resource control
Mood
analytical
urgent
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- national agriculture programs
- urban farming
- trade negotiations
Key Concepts
economics
environmental science
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations balance self‑sufficiency with global cooperation?
- What risks arise from food‑based power?
A Different Perspective
Food control may be limited by climate change impacts.
