Julian Hinz

Julian Hinz is an economist at the Kiel Institute. He is newsworthy due to his research on the potential global food crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict in Iran. His recent study highlights the dangers to food supplies if the Strait of Hormuz is closed, emphasizing that the conflict's impact extends beyond energy supplies. The study suggests that a prolonged conflict and continued high oil prices could push nearly 45 million people into acute hunger, according to estimates from the UN World Food Programme (WFP). Hinz's work is relevant because it underscores the far-reaching consequences of geopolitical instability on global food security, drawing attention to the vulnerability of populations dependent on stable trade routes and affordable food supplies.