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Libya and Chad: historic interventions

Posted on August 9, 2026 by borderslynn

Chad, Africa’s fifth-largest country by area, sits at a crossroads of civilizations where the Sahara Desert meets the tropical savanna and the vast inland waters of Lake Chad converge. Its history stretches back over nine thousand years to some of … Continue reading →

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Uranium Conversion and Enrichment

Posted on August 13, 2023 by borderslynn

Russia leads the world in this industrial expertise. See: https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-o-s/russia-nuclear-power.aspx And an explanation of the process: https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/conversion-enrichment-and-fabrication/uranium-enrichment.aspx And the consequences for suddenly creating a demand for uranium and the fuel rods for reactors: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/energy/2023/08/03/niger-coup-the-long-arm-of-russia-and-the-politics-of-uranium/23879d0e-31b5-11ee-85dd-5c3c97d6acda_story.html

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