Solid deep dive. The coltan supply chain angle in the DRC is often underappreciated, especially how Rwanda's exports spike while crossborder conflict continues. I've been tracking similar resource politics in other regions, and the pattern really tracks when external powers prioritize access over stabilty. The U.S.-brokered "peace" deal clearly aimed more at diversifying supply chains away from China than addressing root causes in North Kivu.
Whether one agrees or not, the value here is the ‘consequences framing’—policy as a chain reaction across allies, markets, and institutions. That’s the angle too much daily coverage misses.
Solid deep dive. The coltan supply chain angle in the DRC is often underappreciated, especially how Rwanda's exports spike while crossborder conflict continues. I've been tracking similar resource politics in other regions, and the pattern really tracks when external powers prioritize access over stabilty. The U.S.-brokered "peace" deal clearly aimed more at diversifying supply chains away from China than addressing root causes in North Kivu.
Thanks! I couldn’t agree more.
Whether one agrees or not, the value here is the ‘consequences framing’—policy as a chain reaction across allies, markets, and institutions. That’s the angle too much daily coverage misses.
-Noble
Thank you for the kind words. Appreciate the comment!