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Iran, Fertilizer, and Food Security: Risks, Impacts, and Policy Responses

The war with Iran is threatening global agriculture markets and food prices, with some impacts emerging and more expected in the coming months. What can policymakers do to protect farmers and consumers—in the United States and around the world? 

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Director, Global Food and Water Security Program
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Vice President, Global Development Department, Director, Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative and Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Romina Bandura

Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Oge Onubogu

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AI for Food Security Forum

The CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program will host a public event on the applications of AI for global food security.

Event — April 30, 2026

Can the WTO Reform? | The Futures Summit

CSIS welcomes WTO Director General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a discussion on what a reformed WTO could look like - one that integrates trade with global health, climate action, and gender equity.

Event — April 15, 2026

A Country-Led Cooperation Approach to Development | The Futures Summit

Executive Director of UNOPS Jorge Moreira da Silva sits down with CSIS expert Noam Unger to discuss what country-led development cooperation can look like in practice, and how the broader development system can close the gap between available resources and real-world needs.

Event — April 14, 2026

UNDP in this New Era of Development | The Futures Summit

UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo sits down with CSIS expert Enoh T. Ebong to discuss what a reimagined model of development cooperation can look like, and how the broader multilateral system can close the gap between the resources available and the scale of need on the ground.

Event — April 14, 2026

Designing New Development Models | The Futures Summit

How are innovative development models being designed and implemented, and how can development actors better collaborate to create a more effective system of cooperation in a rapidly changing global environment?

Event — April 10, 2026

Investing in Post Conflict Reconstruction | The Futures Summit

How are post-conflict reconstruction strategies being redesigned to balance immediate recovery needs with sustainable development goals, and how can different actors work together to build more resilient, inclusive, and durable systems?

Event — April 10, 2026