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    Osheen Soni 8B

    Global Perspectives
    Semester 1
    Word Count: 850 words

    Con ict and Peace


    Report Question:

    RQ:How Are Conflict Diamonds Affecting Global


    Stability Today and in the Future?

    Introduction: What is the Value of Diamonds?


    Have you ever wondered about a diamonds worth if it was ever tampered
    with Human Suffering? Diamonds have been a symbol of wealth and
    luxury since the beginning of time, diamonds are valued for their beauty
    and durability and they are really important in todays economy.
    According to the TIME the diamond industry was worth $81.4 billion
    dollars till 2014, employing 10 million people all around the world.
    Russia, Botswana and Canada are the countries that have the most
    benefits which contribute to economic development and growth. But a
    sparkle of a diamond can never conceal the darker side of the diamond
    buisness; conflict diamonds or blood diamonds, The National Museum
    of American Diplomacy states(NMAD) that these diamonds are the
    diamonds that “originate from areas controlled by forces or factions
    opposed to legitimate or internationally recognized governments.” They
    are mined in war zones and are sold to finance armed conflict against

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    governments, and consequences on global stability as they fuel violence,
    corruption, and abuse human rights.

    What is the process of Extracting these diamonds?

    Diamonds are typically found deep under Earths mantle, they are
    formed under intense heat and pressure over billions of years. They are
    brought to the surface through volcanic eruptions and then mined. The
    extraction of these diamonds is very labour intensive and even involves
    child labor. This is also very environmentally destructive.The Global
    Cleaning Waste Network highlights that “Blood Diamonds are more than
    a humanitarian crisis- they are an environmental .”. The workforce,
    often forced into labour under the control of armed rebel groups, uses
    basic tools in extremely harsh conditions.

    Conflict Diamonds and hows its related to international


    disputes-

    The trade of these conflict diamonds is a significant source of funding for


    illegal rebel groups and warlords, especially in places like Sierra Leone,
    Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These diamonds
    are then sold to the black market where they use the earned money to
    buy weapons and continue the conflicts. The struggle for control over
    diamond-rich areas has led to widespread violence, severe human rights
    abuses, forced labor, and the exploitation of child soldiers.

    One of the most known incidents is linked to conflict diamonds is the


    civil war in Sierra Leone from 1991-2002, which stands as an example of
    how destructive these gems can be. There were around 113 Rebel groups,
    but particularly the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), who used the
    illegal trade of diamonds to supply their campaign against the

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    government, Britannica says “they claimed some 50,000 lives and
    displaced approximately two million people.”. In response to the
    atrocities, a scheme was established in 2003 known as the Kimberly
    Process Certification Scheme(KPCS) with an aim at to prevent the trade
    of conflict diamonds by certifying the origins of rough diamonds. While
    the Kimberley Process has had some success in reducing the flow of
    conflict diamonds, critics argue that it is still full of challenges. Issues
    such as corruption, smuggling, and other things take over the
    effectiveness of the initiative and reduce it.

    Impact of Conflict diamonds globally, nationally and


    locally
    • Globally- Conflict diamonds undermine international peace and
    security as they contribute to the destablisation of regions which
    makes it difficult for nations have a sustainable environment. The
    trade of these diamonds also affects the diamond markets because it
    creates a parallel economy thats outside the control of the law.
    • Nationally- The governments of these affected areas struggle to
    maintain law and order which leads to corruption and weakened
    economy. In Sierra Leone, the diamond trade fueled a civil war which
    took the trust of the government.
    • Locally- Communities in the diamond mining regions have to suffer
    greatly as they bear very inhuman conditions. The environmental
    degradation in these areas also causes instability in these areas which
    further causes poverty and continues the cycle of poverty. And as
    responsible people, we should also check the origins of the diamonds
    we purchase.

    The resolution, challenges and Future Outlook-

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    While the Kimberly process has made a few changes, the challenges are
    still standing strong. Loopholes in the certification process, the guardian
    says, “The Kimberley Process has failed on its own terms: corruption and
    smuggling are rife, and in the past few years, the system has begun to
    unravel further from the inside.”, weak enforcement and the persistence
    of the rebel groups are more reasons that the KPCS is struggling. Not
    only that but KPCS can’t check polished diamonds.
    To address these issues, the KPCS must be strengthened through
    increased transparency and accountability. The collaboration between
    NGOs and the government should also be increased. Moreover, efforts
    should be made to go to the root causes of the conflict.
    The rise of synthetic diamonds and increasing consumer demand for
    ethically sourced products may push the market towards more
    transparency and accountability. However, without sustained
    international cooperation, the issue of blood diamonds is unlikely to
    disappear entirely.

    C0nclusion

    The grave issue of blood diamonds is far more complex then what I first
    imagined. And through the research I’ve done, it has made me more
    conscious about my impact as a consumer can have a global impact. And
    now I see and feel the importance of responsible consumption and I also
    somewhat feel a strong sense of responsibility to advocate for ethically
    sourced stuff from all around the world. I’ve also come to realise that
    change is possible but it requries collective determination. The future of
    global stability depends on our ability to address the challenges posed by

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    conflict diamonds with hardwork, determination and a vision to solve
    the problem together!..

    Thank you for your time

    BIBLIOGRAPHY

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resource_war

    https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-105411

    https://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/about/faq/
    general-questions/what-are-conflict-minerals/

    https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2014/06/18/
    minerals-can-boost-well-being-in-developing-countries

    https://www.brilliantearth.com/news/history-of-blood-diamonds-
    and-the-kimberley-process

    https://www.britannica.com/place/Sierra-Leone/Civil-war

    https://www.usip.org/blog/2024/04/latest-usip-preventing-
    conflict-over-critical-minerals

    https://mineralsmakelife.org/economic-growth/

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    https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/law_globalstudies/vol15/
    iss1/8/

    https://time.com/blood-diamonds/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_diamond

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Revolutionary-United-Front

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/blood-diamond

    https://web.stanford.edu/class/e297a/
    Conflict%20in%20Sierra%20Leone.htm

    https://www.csis.org/analysis/conflict-diamonds-problem-
    persists-despite-progress

    https://www.state.gov/conflict-diamonds-and-the-kimberley-
    process/

    https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/diamonds-
    blood-kimberley-process-mines-ethical

    https://askanearthspacescientist.asu.edu/top-question/
    diamonds-

    https://gwcnweb.org/2022/06/17/blood-diamonds-more-than-a-
    humanitarian-crisis/

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    https://wordcounter.net/

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