Geopolitics

【Antwerp, Bel】Do Russian Diamonds Lose Their Luster? A Look at the Cutting-Edge Technology Tracking the ‘Bloodline’ of Rough Stones

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Editor’s NoteThis personal reflection highlights a significant shift in consumer consciousness. Where once the primary concerns around a diamond…

【德国】The New Blood Diamonds: How the West Aims to Stop Russia’s Gem Trade

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Editor’s NoteThe G7’s proposed inspection regime for Russian diamonds aims to curb Kremlin revenues but risks destabilizing the global diamond…

【European Uni】Diamonds and Nuclear Power: Will the EU’s Forthcoming Sanctions Package Continue to Exempt These Two Key Industries?

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Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the EU’s latest sanctions deliberations, highlighting a shift toward targeting evasion and transit routes. The…

【Antwerp, Bel】Peace, Diamonds, and Sanctions: A Roller Coaster

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality behind EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, revealing a significant import spike into Belgium…

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

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

【Japan】Are Japan’s Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Good or Bad? What Should Japanese Companies Do?

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the escalating U.S.-led export controls on semiconductor technology to China, including recent agreements with…

【Russia, USA】US Sanctions Russian Firm Producing 30% of World’s Diamonds

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Editor’s NoteThis article details new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian diamond miner Alrosa PJSC, a move that could significantly impact the global…