The escalation of the Iran–Israel conflict on 28 February 2026 demonstrates how regional geopolitical crises can rapidly disrupt global energy and food systems.
Category Archives: Mediterranean Programme
Food Security Snapshot: Crisis in Lebanon
In the southern regions of Lebanon, where the majority of the fighting and bombing has taken place, the agricultural sector has suffered a devastating blow that will take years to recover from.
The United States Designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation
Donald Trump’s executive order designating certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters as foreign terrorist organisations and specially designated foreign terrorists is a move that would target the group with economic and travel sanctions.
The Mediterranean in 2024: 10 Things to Watch Out For
Our Mediterranean Programme team distils 10 key issues that may shape the Mediterranean in 2024.