Dr. Fadel Elzubi and the “Khutaa Al-Mithaq” Podcast – Jordan’s Food Security Amid Regional Escalation
Did we anticipate early enough the importance of the food security file, given that the region has faced successive crises, disasters, and wars over the past six years—from the COVID-19 pandemic, through the Russia–Ukraine war, to the war in Gaza and the reciprocal attacks between Israel, Iran, and their proxies in the region? In other words, what are the key plans and strategies that have been achieved in this regard?
Dr. Fadel Elzubi: New Agricultural Centers to Boost Production and Improve Food Security – What Are the Chances of Success?
Elzubi clarified that artificial insemination represents a practical and transitional option for Jordan at present, especially given limited financial resources and infrastructure, while embryo transfer could serve as a long-term strategic option if investments are made in building national capacities and developing laboratories.
Dr. Fadel Elzubi on Asharq TV: Protective Measures to Secure Food
“We are witnessing a race among governments from Asia to Europe to protect their citizens from the wave of rising prices triggered by the geopolitical crisis. Germany alone has spent more than €200 billion to support energy, while France froze electricity and gas prices. In Asia, India released its strategic reserves of wheat and rice, and Japan allocated $17 billion to support electricity prices. These measures reflect a global recognition that food and energy security are no longer merely economic issues, but matters of social and political stability.”