This forum is for discussion related to the Diamond Empire video only. Please demonstrate your knowledge of the video as well as your opinions regarding DeBeers and the diamond industry. Below are some questions to stimulate the conversation. No need to answer them all, however, keep the discussions around the topics  discussed either in class or in the video or in this list. Keep your discussions/answers within a total of 250 words.
1. If diamonds are plentiful, why are they so expensive?
2. Explain why and how Oppenheimer became the chairman of DeBeers.
3. What is meant by ‘kleptocracy’ and how does it impact the diamond industry?
4. Explain the marketing strategy of DeBeers.
5.How did DeBeers influence Africans to work in the diamond mines?
6. What threat does Russia pose for the diamond industry?