Critical minerals, fertilisers, and world war: Italian colonialism and the political ecology of phosphate in the Mediterranean
International Journal of Comparative Sociology
Published online on May 18, 2026
Abstract
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This article traces the origins of phosphate commodity chains in the Mediterranean region, focusing on Italy’s role in the first half of the 20th century. It argues that due to its key role in Italy’s economic development and geopolitical strategies, ...
This article traces the origins of phosphate commodity chains in the Mediterranean region, focusing on Italy’s role in the first half of the 20th century. It argues that due to its key role in Italy’s economic development and geopolitical strategies, ...