【Washington D】50% Tariffs Imposed by US on India Over Russian Oil Purchases Take Effect
Editor’s NoteThe U.S. has activated additional tariffs on select Indian goods, bringing the total duty to 50%. This measure is linked to India’s…
Geopolitics
【USA】USA Allows Limited Imports of Russian Diamonds Until 2026
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines a specific U.S. Treasury Department authorization, via an OFAC General License, permitting the import of certain…
【Busia Region】Uganda Inaugurates Its First Large-Scale Gold Mine with Chinese Investment and Integrated Refinery
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant development in Uganda’s economic landscape. The opening of the Wagagai gold mine, backed by…
【Dubai, UAE /】Rough-Polished: The Shifting Dynamics of Global Diamond Hubs
Editor’s NoteThis chart illustrates a significant shift in the global rough diamond trade over the past decade. While market shares among the top…
【Moscow, Russ】Russian diamond maker Alrosa flags high rates, inflation pressure as revenue falls
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the significant financial pressures facing Alrosa, the Russian diamond producer, as international sanctions and…
【Washington D】The Story of US Sanctions on Russia: Examining the Past and the Path Forward
Editor’s NoteFormer President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil marks a significant escalation in the sanctions…
【Japan】Could Japan Hold the Key? The ‘Technology’ America Desperately Wants Amid China’s Rare Earth Export Ban
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Japan’s strategic push to reduce reliance on rare earth imports, driven by corporate innovation and government…
【Democratic R】Who Profits from Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Editor’s NoteThis analysis argues that the ongoing conflict stems not from diplomatic failure, but from an international system that incentivizes…
【Persian Gulf】Looking Back at the History of Natural Pearls: A Market That Enriched the Persian Gulf Region Long Before Oil
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the fascinating historical “pearl war” of the early 20th century, a geopolitical contest over the prized pearls of…
In Potential Russia Sanctions Removal, Diamonds Illustrate the Complexities
Editor’s NoteAs speculation grows about a potential easing of sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, businesses worldwide are…