Coca cultivation and cocaine production are fueled by a complex interplay of factors, including demand, profitability and the involvement of armed groups.

As Russia continues to advance to control Ukraine's mineral resources, Western politicians delude themselves that there is enough left to repay the country's enormous debt.

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Arms manufacturers from the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Russia are profiting heavily from the bloody conflict in Sudan.

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Water is becoming an increasingly present theme in the strategic thinking of many important countries in the world. In the era of climate change, shared management of water resources would be essential for regional and global stability .

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Rare metals have come to the attention of the public with the advent of the new century and with the development of the latest technologies. To understand what they are and how important they are in our lives listen to this Podcast.

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The Russians have seized two of Ukraine’s four lithium deposits, jeopardizing Europe’s access to essential green energy raw materials.

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Alcoa stock has fallen dramatically in value over the past few years. Analysts believe the stock is undervalued by 25%.

De Beers finds itself with record-high diamond inventories. According to the Financial Times, weak demand and competition from synthetic diamonds are jeopardizing the company's future. ⁠HERE ARTICLE FOR MORE DETAILS⁠ (in italian)