Ukraine - Russia Conflict and Lebanon Wheat Worries

The Ukraine - Russia conflict is causing great upheaval and challenges in the region, but as we have seen in many instances the conflict is having impacts around the globe. One of the countries that is being impacted is Lebanon due to their reliance on wheat from Ukraine. We encourage you to read the linked article and utilize the discussion points below to guide your conversations around the globe.

Ukraine crisis worries Lebanon over its wheat reserves

Discussion Points

• Why is the conflict in Ukraine and potential wheat shortage so troubling to the country and people of Lebanon?
• Imagine you are a top diplomat with the Lebanon government. What might you do to ease fears and alleviate the problem? How and why would you go about things the way you would?
• How might the escalating conflict in Ukraine impact other countries around the globe including your home country?
• If countries outside of Ukraine are concerned about food insecurity what might food insecurity look like in Ukraine? In what multiple ways is Ukraine's food supply/system being impacted?