JOURNAL ARTICLE

Conflict Minerals Inc.: War, Profit and White Saviourism in Eastern Congo. Christoph N. Vogel.

  • Published In: African Affairs, 2024, v. 123, n. 492. P. 419 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Radley, Ben 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Conflict Minerals Inc.: War, Profit and White Saviourism in Eastern Congo" by Christoph N. Vogel discusses how Western advocacy organizations framed the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as a result of armed groups seeking to profit from mineral wealth. Vogel's book examines the impact of initiatives like the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (iTSCi) on conflict dynamics and the lives of Congolese people, arguing that these efforts have led to unintended consequences such as corruption, resistance to regulation, and increased violence. Vogel critiques the conflict minerals paradigm as a form of White saviourism that oversimplifies the complexities of the conflict and denies agency to those directly affected. The book offers insights into broader issues of postcolonialism, structural violence, and power relations, making it relevant for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in external development interventions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:African Affairs. 2024/07, Vol. 123, Issue 492, p419
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0001-9909
  • DOI:10.1093/afraf/adae023
  • Accession Number:180997957
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