Why do the world’s most resource-rich nations often suffer the most? From the oil fields of Venezuela to the cobalt mines of the Congo, this video explores the "Resource Curse"—a reality where trillions of dollars in natural wealth fuel instability, corruption, and war instead of prosperity.
In this video, we break down:
Venezuela: Holding the world’s largest oil reserves, yet facing a total economic collapse.
Congo: Providing 70%+ of the world’s cobalt for the EV revolution while remaining trapped in a cycle of instability and exploitation.
Sudan: Where billions in gold reserves have become the primary funding source for internal military conflicts.
Gaza: Home to offshore gas fields that could power an entire region, yet remain unexploited due to ongoing disputes.
Ukraine: A critical source of titanium for global aerospace and defense, now at the heart of a geopolitical tug-of-war.
Iraq: Blessed with top-tier oil reserves but scarred by decades of conflict and infrastructure sabotage.
Understanding this paradox is key to understanding modern geopolitics. Wealthy soil does not always mean wealthy people.
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