“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.”