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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[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