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Food awakening: Iran’s ripple effect

4/15/202623 min

The Iran conflict and blockades in the Strait of Hormuz are slowing supply not just of fuel, but food and fertiliser. Geophysics could worsen the approaching hunger crisis: an El Niño weather event is predicted for this year. Anti-conversion laws are resulting in horrific scenes at Christian burial sites in India. And why Britain’s vets are struggling.

Guests and host:

  • Catherine Brahic, environment editor
  • Avantika Chilkoti, global business writer
  • Kira Huju, Asia correspondent
  • Carla Subirana, news desk editor
  • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

  • Iran conflict, oil, food crisis, fertilisers, El Niño
  • India, Hindu nationalism, Christian conversions, Modi
  • Britain, pets, vets

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Clips

Hunger’s Hidden Death Toll
Damage Already Done
Why This Crisis Differs
El Niño’s Global Ripple
Aid Cuts, Bigger Crises

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Speaker 0· Soundbite0:00

    [reeling sound] The Economist.

  2. Rosie Blau· Host0:04

    [upbeat music] Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist. I'm your host, Rosie Bloor. Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. Religion has become more political in India since Narendra Modi's BJP party came to power. New anti-conversion laws are now resulting in horrific scenes at Christian burial sites. And Brits are known for being miserable about almost everything other than a firm devotion to animals. But there are signs that could be changing. Our correspondent lets the cat out of the bag. First up though. [upbeat music] When there's war, hunger is often not far behind. The ongoing conflict involving Iran and America is no different. Though a ceasefire was agreed last week, hundreds of ships remain stranded in the Gulf and America is now blockading Iranian ports. Disruption to global shipping

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