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Jaishankar Warns Wars Could Trigger Global South Crisis
S. Jaishankar warned that wars are making life harder for many poorer countries.
He spoke about the war in Ukraine and conflicts involving Iran and the Gulf.
These conflicts can make fuel more expensive.
Countries in the Global South may have to pay more for energy.
Jaishankar also said food supplies could become harder to obtain.
Some major grain-exporting countries may not be able to send their crops.
Fertiliser shortages could reduce how much food farmers grow.
He also warned that a Super El Niño could make the food problem worse in the coming months.
S. Jaishankar said the Ukraine and Iran-Gulf conflicts are harming Global South economies.
He warned that tight energy markets and oil-supply politics are pushing prices higher.
Jaishankar said energy prices need stabilisation rather than further political disruption.
He cautioned that major grain exporters may be unable to ship food supplies.
Fertiliser shortages and an approaching Super El Niño could worsen a coming food crisis.
- Who
- S. Jaishankar, India’s external affairs minister, speaking at an Asia Society event.
- What
- He warned that the Ukraine and Iran-Gulf conflicts could deepen energy and food crises affecting Global South economies.
- Where
- At an Asia Society event; the location is not specified.
- When
- At the time of the Asia Society event; no specific date is provided.
- Why
- The conflicts are disrupting energy markets and potentially threatening grain and fertiliser supplies.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Dr. S. Jaishankar
- Position
- External Affairs Minister
- Event
- Asia Society event
- Affected region
- Global South
- Energy concern
- Tight energy markets and politically driven oil-supply pressures
- Food concerns
- Possible grain-shipping disruptions and fertiliser shortages
- Weather risk
- An approaching Super El Niño
Sources
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