'Diamonds are Forever is much more than a statement of love or ageological fact'

1)Comment critically on the statement and explain its origin and why mined diamonds matter so much to Namibia. And do all diamonds really last forever?

2)The diamond industry has undergone three crises since the end of the De Beers cartel . What were they and has the industry moved from monopoly to competition?

3)Synthetic gem quality diamonds constitute a massive threat to the revenues of Namibia and Botswana. Explain and comment critically.

4)Russia and Al Rosa responded quite differently to the 2009 economic crisis than did De Beers. Explain and consider why it may be more difficult for Botswana to follow the path chosen byRussia to manage this crisis.