In “Diamonds are Forever in Botswana”‚ we are introduced to how the company‚ De Beers‚ made a profitable business in the country of Botswana‚ while contributing great benefits to the country through many aspects. The company’s business consists of overseeing the mining of diamonds and then selling them throughout the rest of the world. Even though De Beers is the dominant force in Botswana‚ they approached their venture in the country by having an equal relationship with the government split down
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You might have seen diamond commercials from Jared’s Tiffany’s and Zales. Celebrities are a part of popular culture‚ and when news breaks of a celebrity engagement the attention is directed towards the woman’s ring‚ which is usually a big diamond ring. Diamonds often symbolize love‚ hence the phrase "Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend" that derived from a song of the same name(radio as a medium). In the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes the main character has an affinity for diamonds‚ and De Beers using
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Dylan DiMonda Ms Cameron English 10 10 March 2014 Blood Diamonds Have you ever looked down at your ring and wondered where it came from or how it was mined? On your very finger may be the reason why a war was started in Africa. There are regulations to try and keep these diamonds out of the market but these regulations have loopholes in which these diamonds enter the United States. In discussions of diamonds‚ one controversial issue has been whether or not should be sold in the United States. On
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The International Response The problem of conflict diamonds was first made public thanks to the efforts of several international NGOs‚ who bluntly denounced the links between the diamond trade and the wars in the African continent. NGOs played a major role in denouncing the trade of blood diamonds and ultimately demanding a response from those responsible. Notable about this campaign was its success in uniting unofficial diplomatic channels with a number of official as well as unofficial networks
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sBlood Diamond (2006) CHARACTERS Danny Archer – Diamond Smuggler Maddy Bowden – Journalist Solomon Vandy – Fisherman Dia Vandy (see me no more) Jassie Vandy – Solomon’s Wife Captain Poison Benjamin Kapanay M’Ed Ambassador Walker Diamond Traders Diamond Traders Rudolf Van De Kaap Rupert Simmonds SETTING Sierra Leone 1996-1999 Civil War THEMES R.U.F (Revolutionary United Front) T.I
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Conflict diamonds & Child soldiers: A Love story By That guy Africa: a land of shadows and light. A continent where the Four Horse Men thrive. Most notably in particular‚ war. War has plagued Africa for ages upon ages; no corner of the mighty content can escape its influence. Hostages taken off the coast of Somalia‚ to blood diamond mine in South Africa. Is there a solution for these conflicts? Should foreign aid be provided? Or should military action be taken imminently? To truly understand
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Background/history What is a conflict diamond? Diamonds from peace countries which are most likely third world countries‚ are controlled by the government. Its industry monitors the imports to avoid conflict diamonds to be imported to their country (Natural Resources Canada: The Canadian Diamond Industry). Diamonds that are imported from conflict countries are called blood diamond or conflict diamonds because they are retrieved from war zone and traded in the black market to fund rebel fighters
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The Curse Behind The Hope Diamond Diamonds have been a source of wealth and dispute for centuries. “When humankind first discovered the diamond is not known.” ("ECP" 685) Diamonds were originally mined from riverbeds in India‚ and through trade-routes‚ diamonds reached the kingdoms and empires of Europe and Asia. One diamond in particular has a most colorful history and has travelled across continents into the hands of Sultans‚ King Louis XIV‚ and finally to the Smithsonian in America where
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Today‚ diamonds are the most valuable stones in the world not only because of their beauty‚ but also because of their utility. Diamonds are not only specifically cut for use in jewelry‚ but they are also used for special cutting tools like saw blades and drills because the stones are extremely hard and durable. Like everything else in the world‚ diamonds come with a cost and often times the environment and the people in communities surrounding diamond mines foot the bill. Diamond Mining Means Destruction
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made to mine for diamonds‚ blood diamonds. These gems are used to fund wars throughout the country. While working in the mines‚ Solomon chanced upon a huge pink diamond. He was caught by the commander of the rebels while he was trying to hide the gem. The government forces then arrived‚ making the commander unable to do anything about the diamond. Solomon was able to bury it and then was put to jail with all the other miners. The commander announced the existence of the diamond in the jail which
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