Publication Date
2-21-2022
Document Type
Presentation
Disciplines
Agricultural and Resource Economics | Military History
Abstract
This presentation provides the talking points from a discussion on the Middle East, Russian “Siege and Starve” tactics, and the need to recognize agriculture as a U.S. national security issue. Presented to the Cattleman’s Association on February 21, 2022; two days prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Author, Will Gunzelman, retired from U.S. Army Special Forces (“Green Berets”) after 27 years of service and numerous combat deployments.
Keywords: Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, Agriculture, National Security, National Defense, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Farming, Ranching, Great Power Competition (GPC), Warfare, Economics, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan , NATO, Food Shortage
Recommended Citation
Gunzelman, Will, "Middle East Lessons for America" (2022). Faculty Publications and Presentations. 57.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/busi_fac_pubs/57