【Antwerp, Bel】Why Do Russian Diamonds Evade Sanctions? Reasons Revealed by Visiting the ‘Diamond District’

Editor’s NoteAs the EU expands sanctions against Russia, this article examines the notable exceptions, such as diamonds, that remain outside the full…

【Brussels, Be】No Diamond is Worth the Suffering

Editor’s NoteThis guest commentary from Transparency International questions the EU’s delay in sanctioning Russian diamonds, a significant revenue…

【Belgium】Russian Diamonds Evade Sanctions Despite War with Ukraine

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant increase in the declared value of Russian diamond imports to Belgium in mid-2022, as reported by…

【Antwerp, Bel】The Business of Blood Diamonds: Why the Kremlin Still Profits from Gems

Editor’s NoteThis article explores Antwerp’s pivotal role in the global diamond trade, detailing how the city handles a dominant share of both rough…

【Henan, China】EU Bans Russian Diamonds: Will China’s Henan Province Benefit?

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the potential impact of proposed EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, which account for approximately 30% of global…

【Antwerp, Bel】Russian Diamonds in the Crosshairs: Why Antwerp Fears the Fifth Sanctions Package

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the pivotal role of Antwerp in the global diamond trade and the potential impact of sanctions on Russian…

【European Uni】Luxury Goods at the Heart of the New Sanctions Package

Editor’s NoteThe European Union, in coordination with key G7 partners, has formalized a new round of sanctions against Russia. This latest package…