From Empire to Eclipse: How Famine Can Undermine Superpower Status

Throughout history, the rise and fall of superpowers have often hinged not just on military might or political influence, but on the stability of their economies and the ability to feed their people.

Famine—whether literal or systemic—has repeatedly exposed the fragility of empires.

From France’s decline in the early 19th century to Britain’s post-colonial unraveling, food insecurity has been a silent but potent force in reshaping global power. Today, even the United States…

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