Global Food Crisis and Trade Dynamics

The video discusses the global food crisis exacerbated by the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the impact on food supply chains and the geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea region. It explores potential solutions and their risks, emphasizing the historical significance of the area. The video also promotes additional content available on Nebula.

Who is David Beasley and what organization does he lead?

• Head of the World Health Organization

• Director of the United Nations World Food Program

• President of the World Bank

• Secretary-General of the United Nations

What major event exacerbated the global food crisis in February 2022?

• A severe drought in Africa

• The Russian invasion of Ukraine

• A tsunami in Japan

• An earthquake in Turkey

What percentage of the world's traded wheat is supplied by Ukraine and Russia combined?

• 40%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

What is one proposed solution to bypass the Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports?

• Rerouting through European rail and truck networks

• Increasing domestic production in Europe

• Using air transport for grain exports

• Building new ports in Ukraine

What treaty regulates the passage of warships through the Turkish Straits?

• The Treaty of Tordesillas

• The Geneva Convention

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Montreux Convention

Which country has been playing both sides in the Ukraine conflict by selling drones to Ukraine and not imposing sanctions on Russia?

• Brazil

• India

• Turkey

• China

What natural disaster in the United States affected fertilizer production in 2021?

• Hurricane Katrina

• The Great North American Winter Storm

• California Wildfires

• Tornado Outbreak

Which country imposed a ban on wheat exports in May 2022 due to a severe heatwave?

• Bangladesh

• Sri Lanka

• India

• Pakistan

What percentage of global calories traded is currently restricted due to export bans?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

What historical event is compared to the current situation in the Black Sea regarding grain exports?

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• The Gallipoli Campaign during World War I