While not traditionally prioritized as a tool of foreign policy, combatting world hunger has high bipartisan support from the American public.
Global hunger can often get lost in American foreign policy discussions amid concerns about military engagements, trade relationships, and international cooperation and competition. However, the 2021 Chicago Council Survey found that a majority of Americans believe that combating global hunger should be of some importance to US foreign policy.
Lester Crown Center on US Foreign Policy
While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement and leadership.
Center on Global Food and Agriculture
Efforts geared toward smallholder farmers have become more efficient and effective over the past several decades in helping to bringing millions out of poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and growing economies around the globe.
Center on Global Food and Agriculture
Recommendations for how the Obama administration and Congress can restore America’s leadership in the fight against global hunger and poverty.