Ep 51 | Genevieve Donnellon-May on Food Security as National Security and Regional Cooperation in Asia

In this episode of Asia’s Farm to Fork: 5 Good Questions, we speak with Genevieve Donnellon-May, Associate Fellow at the Institute for Security and Development Policy, about what food security really means—and why it is increasingly viewed as a pillar of national and regional security across Asia.Genevieve explains the four dimensions of food security and discusses how geopolitical tensions, fertilizer supply disruptions, and maritime trade chokepoints could reshape regional food resilience. She also shares insights on the proposed ASEAN+5 food security framework, including expanding emergency reserves beyond rice, diversifying supply sources, and strengthening climate adaptation cooperation. The conversation highlights the growing role of regional trade, technology, and cross-sector collaboration in addressing Asia’s persistent food security challenges.Tune in for a timely discussion on the risks and opportunities shaping the future of food security in the region.