King Herod has had an undefined conflict with the people of Tyre and Sidon. What motivates the people to seek a peace agreement with Herod? Describe the power dynamic at work in this situation? How does food play a role? Who has leverage in the conflict? Do you think God takes sides in this conflict? Explain.
Currently, many countries (both developed and developing) import grain from the US. In fact, over 20% of our grain crops are exported. How do you think our food exports change the dynamics of power with importing countries?
For your thought… The other food we export is “fast food” through corporate giants McDonalds (in 122 countries) whose most profitable franchise is in Moscow, Russia, and Yum! Brands (parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell) which opened 5 restaurants a day last year in countries outside of the US. What effect might this have on the dynamics between the US and other countries?
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