The study of food has always been traditionally approached from three angles: agriculture, public health, and local heritage. But in today's international system, food has become a potent resource for soft power and geopolitical chess. Governments increasingly use restaurants, trade agreements, and UNESCO heritage lists to project soft power, build nation-brands, and conduct public diplomacy. Illustration by The Geostrata Governments with an interest in shaping the overall im

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