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In July 2023, the grain deal was denounced by Russia. Its termination was followed by massive bombing of Ukraine’s grain infrastructure. However, its signature in July 2022 had been welcomed by international organisations as good news for global food security. This article discusses the relevance of the concept of food security for understanding the difficulties of the grain deal. Ultimately, it suggests a theoretical revision of the concept.

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Understanding the grain deal and its pitfalls: Going beyond food security?

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