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Why I Study Food and Conflict

February 27, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

After decades of trying to solve some of the world’s most intractable conflicts, I concluded that bringing people together around…
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Rick Barton

Johanna Mendelson Forman is a creative force in peacebuilding. Throughout her decades of work in war-torn areas, she has found...

Former Ambassador and author of Peace Works: American’s Unifying Role in a Turbulent World

2019-02-04T23:00:25+00:00

Former Ambassador and author of Peace Works: American’s Unifying Role in a Turbulent World

Johanna Mendelson Forman is a creative force in peacebuilding. Throughout her decades of work in war-torn areas, she has found innovative ways to bring people together. When she saw the promise of food, Johanna created the field of conflict cuisine and re-imagined how our palates lead to peace.

https://newsite.conflictcuisine.com/testimonials/rick-barton/

Anthony Garrett

Johanna’s deep knowledge of foreign policy brings nuance and sophistication to the surprisingly complex topic of food in a volatile...

Anthony Garrett & Associates – Innovative Strategies for Public Affairs & Advocacy
Internews, Senior Advisor on Policy & Strategic Initiatives

2019-02-04T23:04:20+00:00

Anthony Garrett & Associates – Innovative Strategies for Public Affairs & Advocacy
Internews, Senior Advisor on Policy & Strategic Initiatives

Johanna’s deep knowledge of foreign policy brings nuance and sophistication to the surprisingly complex topic of food in a volatile world. From the Middle East to Central America, Johanna’s ground-breaking work is helping the field to better understand the impactful role culture and food play in conflict zones.

https://newsite.conflictcuisine.com/testimonials/anthony-garrett/

Mitchell Davis, Ph.D.

Through her global work with the emerging movements of social gastronomy and culinary diplomacy, Johanna Mendelson Forman has helped bring...

Chief Strategy Officer, James Beard Foundation

2019-02-04T23:05:45+00:00

Chief Strategy Officer, James Beard Foundation

Through her global work with the emerging movements of social gastronomy and culinary diplomacy, Johanna Mendelson Forman has helped bring the value of food as a tool for political change and socio-economic development into focus. Her unique experience in regions of conflict abroad, where food can be both a catalyst and a solution for instability, adds an important perspective to conversations about food-system change on both the local and global level. What’s more, she makes a mean brisket.

https://newsite.conflictcuisine.com/testimonials/mitchell-davis/

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