Global spotlight on chemical weapons disposal: The international community reeled from the shock of witnessing chemical weapons being used on Syrian women and children. (goldmanprize.org)
However, due to global spotlights on the contributing role of artisanally - mined minerals with the financing of the Democratic Republic of Congo's on - going armed conflict, these minerals have become symbolic of conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the nine adjoining states. (uncclearn.org)
The recent agreement between oil - and - gas giants BP and Rosneft to explore and develop the hydrocarbons of the Russian Arctic brought the long - term potential of northern development back into the global spotlight. (canadianbusiness.com)