Summary
This bibliometric review synthesises 631 peer-reviewed documents to map research on food security during armed conflict, with specific application to the Ukraine war. Through co-occurrence analysis, the authors identified four thematic clusters and complemented this with ten case studies to understand how the conflict affects food insecurity. The paper derives policy recommendations and theoretical implications for achieving SDG 2 (Zero hunger) in conflict-affected regions, with particular attention to Ukraine's role as a major exporter of wheat, maize and oilseeds.
UK applicability
The paper's findings on global supply chain disruption and food security impacts are relevant to UK food security resilience planning, given dependence on imported cereals and oilseeds. However, the case studies focus on Ukraine-specific contexts; UK applicability would require adaptation to domestic agricultural capacity and trade policy frameworks.
Key measures
Co-occurrence analysis of 631 peer-reviewed documents; thematic cluster identification; case study assessment of food insecurity aspects
Outcomes reported
The study identified thematic clusters in literature on food security during armed conflict and assessed how the Ukraine war affects food insecurity through ten case studies. Policy recommendations and solutions for maintaining food security in conflict contexts were developed based on bibliometric and case study analysis.
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