Since WWII, U.S. agriculture has been more than just food production — it's been a cornerstone of American foreign policy. From "Food for Peace" to Cold War diplomacy, grain embargoes, and biotech diplomacy, this essay explores how the U.S. wielded food as strategic leverage.

It’s a fascinating and underappreciated piece of soft (and sometimes hard) power that continues to shape global relations — even in the age of climate change and agtech.

Would love to hear how others see the intersection of food, policy, and strategy.