[2] In 10 chapters, Cribb posits that the existing global agricultural system is unsustainable, primarily due to its contribution to resource depletion, environmental degradation, and exacerbation of climate change.
The review underscored the historical context provided by Cribb, which traces the food-war nexus back through time, illustrating how food scarcity has often precipitated conflict.
[3] Public health journalist Troy Farah highlighted Cribb's argument that future conflicts can potentially be mitigated through innovative agricultural practices and scientific advancements aimed at sustainable food production.
Farah underscored Cribb's call for a significant redirection of resources from military spending to ecological restoration and food security initiatives as a critical strategy for fostering global peace and stability.
Renton pointed out that while Cribb's solutions, such as drastically reducing military budgets to fund eco-agriculture, are well-intentioned, they may be overly idealistic given current geopolitical realities.