Information on "Natural Resources" and "Africa"
January 2013
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23 Jan 2013
China's Dangerous Game: Resource Investment and the Future of Africa
China continues to invest heavily in African infrastructure projects, often in exchange for access to natural resources. This approach is not cost free, or so argues Nathan William Meyer. Beijing is coming under mounting criticism for promoting authoritarianism, ignoring widespread labor abuses and more. More on «China's Dangerous Game: Resource Investment and the Future of Africa »
December 2012
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27 Dec 2012
The Russia-Nigeria Aluminum Deal: Not Just a Simple Story of Business
Nigeria's dubious sale of ALSCON, its national aluminum smelting company, to the Russian steel conglomerate Rusal has raised eyebrows. As Ioannis Mantzikos observes, Moscow may be turning a blind eye to corruption and other illegal activities in order to secure its share of African natural resources. More on «The Russia-Nigeria Aluminum Deal: Not Just a Simple Story of Business»
November 2012
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19 Nov 2012
Uganda's Strategic Interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda remains accused of providing aid to rebel groups in the Congo. Outside pressure, however, is unlikely to force Kampala to reassess this policy any time soon. Its economic reasons for remaining involved in what is a failed state are just too important. More on «Uganda's Strategic Interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo»
October 2012
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3 Oct 2012
Nile Basin at a Turning Point as Political Changes Roil Balance of Power and Competing Demands Proliferate
The recent changes in leadership in Egypt and Ethiopia raise the prospect of improved relations between the Nile Basin states. One potential area for greater dialogue is the contentious issue of water security, argues New Security Beat's Carolyn Lamere. More on «Nile Basin at a Turning Point as Political Changes Roil Balance of Power and Competing Demands Proliferate»
August 2012
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31 Aug 2012
Tackle Food Insecurity Through the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Population growth and increased urbanization will tax Africans’ ability to feed themselves over the coming decades. Developing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, argues Johan Potgieter, may provide opportunities to boost food production where other sectors will or might fail. More on «Tackle Food Insecurity Through the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture »
February 2009
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11 Feb 2009
Coltan and conflict in the DRC
A new alliance between the DRC and Rwanda against rebel groups brings new threats and opportunities for peace in the Great Lakes Region, while illegal coltan mining continues to fund conflict, Edoardo Totolo writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Coltan and conflict in the DRC»
