Why sanctions cannot stop Myanmar's ruby business: The 'Pigeon Blood' rubies and the dark atmosphere behind Cartier, Bulgari, and high-end jewelry companies
Photo: The gemstone sector is not merely a peripheral aspect of the economy, but a major pillar structurally linked to state power. Konrad Wolfenstein Red wealth under the shadow of the military junta – How Myanmar's gia
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