Food insecurity and violent extremism are among the defining challenges affecting peace, security and sustainable development in many regions of the world. While there is no direct causal relationship between the two, food insecurity can, in certain contexts, exacerbate grievances and vulnerabilities that violent extremist groups exploit for recruitment, influence and territorial control.This publication examines the complex and context-dependent relationship between food insecurity and violent extremism, drawing on recent international research and UNICRI's work on preventing and countering v