Eye on the Diamonds is the sequel to Terry Crawford-Browne's explosive Eye on the Money (2007). While the earlier book focused on international banking sanctions against apartheid and the early stages of the South African arms deal scandal, this follow-up provides updated revelations. Crawford-Browne documents how arms companies like BAE paid massive bribes to politically connected ANC members—the so-called "black diamonds"—to secure contracts. His public interest application to the Constitutional Court in 2008 ultimately forced President Jacob Zuma's reluctant appointment of a judicial commission of inquiry in 2011.
The book also links South Africa's colonial and apartheid diamond history with Israel and Palestine, showing how De Beers lost cartel control to ruthless Israeli players. Crawford-Browne argues that diamonds are central to the modern war business, serving as blood diamonds that enable money laundering and organized crime. He paints a hard-hitting picture of corruption, global arms trading, and the destructive reach of the international war economy.
Highly regarded as a courageous exposé of corruption and the arms deal scandal. Perfect for readers of South African political history, investigative journalism, and global corruption studies. If you enjoyed The President's Keepers (Jacques Pauw), Enemy of the People (Adriaan Basson), or After the Party (Andrew Feinstein), this book will resonate.
Format: Paperback
Condition: Fair — heavy wear, significant yellowing
