Diamond Industry, Al-Rosa, and the Challenges Faced by Western Governments

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Exploring the global diamond industry, focusing on Russian-controlled Al-Rosa and the impact of their close ties to the Kremlin. It also discusses the challenges faced in labeling Russian diamonds as conflict diamonds and the lobbying efforts of diamond traders in Antwerp to protect the industry.

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