Joseph Conrad's depiction of colonial exploitation in the Congo resonates today as the DRC offers the US minerals in exchange for military support. Amid a worsening security crisis, the DRC seeks stability akin to its past under Mobutu, highlighting a complex web of foreign interests in its resources. The Trump administration's focus on resource acquisition at the expense of diplomatic relations further exacerbates the DRC's plight. As armed conflicts escalate, Kinshasa is strategically leveraging its mineral wealth, particularly cobalt, to secure military ties crucial for its sovereignty and stability.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is offering a deal to the US: minerals in exchange for military help, illustrating a troubling return to exploitative colonial practices.
Under Trump, the trend is not a return to better relations, but a sequel to an exploitative history, trading sovereignty for stability amid an ongoing security crisis.
Kinshasa has pivoted to dealmaking, recognizing that dependency is inevitable, and is leveraging this for military aid to protect its vital mineral resources.
The DRC faces a worsening crisis, driven by armed groups, with the US prioritizing access to minerals over diplomatic solutions, continuing a pattern of exploitation.
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