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This research paper examines the politicization of rice in Southeast Asia and argues that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should strengthen existing information-sharing and reserve mechanisms to improve regional food security and market stability, rather than attempting full trade liberalization.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the risk of global food price volatility as an indirect impact of climate change, specifically for import-dependent countries. Using Senegal as a case study, it argues that while pursuing self-sufficiency in staple crops like rice can reduce exposure to international price shocks, it may increase vulnerability to direct domestic climate impacts and create a 'rice risk lock-in'. The document recommends a diversification strategy that balances imports with domestic production and promotes a variety of locally grown crops to enhance climate resilience.