Is Africa’s ‘resource nationalism’ just big business as usual?

Is Africa’s ‘resource nationalism’ just big business as usual?

This is so-called “resource nationalism” in action, and the DRC is far from alone in seeking greater economic control of its natural resources. The state is back, the theory goes, and it’s taking on the multinational. From Scotland to Namibia, Zambia to Ecuador, resource rich nations throughout the world are rhetorically reclaiming gas, oil and minerals as their own. Read more