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The claim appears somewhat unbelievable given that the US Geological Survey estimates existing global gold reserves at just 244,000 tonnes. Nevertheless, the aggressive marketing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272370
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The ‘Golden Triangle’ -- centred on the tripoint of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar -- has long been a hub for production of illicit drugs. The area is rife with drug cartels.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263576
ISSN: 2633-304X
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There were signs of possible progress in 2021, and even some cooperation from Moscow -- REvil ransomware gang members were arrested in early 2022. However, that cooperation has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274499
ISSN: 2633-304X
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COVID-19-related closures are both changing trade patterns and putting new pressure on economic actors in Iran, including the state itself. The drug economy is an important source…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254524
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The two main political parties, the governing People’s National Movement (PNM) and the opposition United National Congress (UNC) are jockeying for position, while internal…