Nathan Munier is a political economist and academic whose research focuses on resource politics, governance, and development in Africa. He is the author of *Zimbabwe’s Diamond Trade: The State, Resource Politics and Development*, published by Cambridge University Press in 2025, which examines the political economy of diamond mining, state control, and the impact of resource wealth on economic and institutional outcomes in Zimbabwe. Munier’s work analyzes how resource governance, regulatory frameworks, and elite interests shape development trajectories and public accountability in resource-rich contexts. His scholarship draws on field research, policy analysis, and historical context to explore the intersections of state authority, global markets, and local communities. In addition to his book, he has contributed to academic literature and policy discussions on natural resource management, economic development, and African political economy through teaching, research, and published articles.