Poliitikates
Poliitikates is a term used to describe the intersection of politics and culinary arts. It generally refers to the ways in which food and cuisine are used as an instrument of politics, propaganda, or diplomacy. This can manifest in various ways, including the promotion of national cuisine as a symbol of cultural identity, the use of food as a tool for economic development, or the suppression of certain cuisines as a means of social control.
One notable example of poliitikates in action is the Soviet Union's promotion of kulich as a symbol
Poliitikates can also be seen in the modern era, where nationalist governments promote traditional cuisine as
Critics of poliitikates argue that it can lead to the erasure of minority cuisines and the suppression