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Rare Earth Elements

Central Asia’s Rare Earths May Fuel Energy Transition

Central Asia’s Rare Earths May Fuel Energy Transition

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
If rare earth elements are the crude oil of the 21st century, then Central Asia and Mongolia may be the Saudi Arabias of these strategic minerals. 

Critical Minerals and the New Cold War

Critical Minerals and the New Cold War

By Zongyuan Zoe Liu
Access to critical materials has become a paramount national security concern and the object of increasing competition between China and the United States.
Mongolia’s Rare Earths Diplomacy and Its Geopolitical Implications

Mongolia’s Rare Earths Diplomacy and Its Geopolitical Implications

By Marina Yue Zhang
The Mongolian prime minister’s visit to Washington to discuss potential rare earth collaborations can be seen as bolstering the United States’ position.

An Australia-Vietnam Partnership Could Erode China’s Monopoly on Rare Earths

An Australia-Vietnam Partnership Could Erode China’s Monopoly on Rare Earths

By Nicholas Basan
Australian money and technical know-how could unlock Vietnam's potential as a major producer of the critical minerals.

Can the West Shake Its Dependence on China’s Rare Earths?

Can the West Shake Its Dependence on China’s Rare Earths?

By Barbara Kelemen and Alexander Stonor
Reliance on China’s rare earth elements sector limits the ability of the United States to punish Beijing economically should it pursue a military action against Taiwan.

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Rare Earths in the US-China Trade War

Rare Earths in the US-China Trade War

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ryan Castilloux.

Malaysia’s Rare Earth Debate

Malaysia’s Rare Earth Debate

By Austin Bodetti
Malaysia may forgo an opportunity to enter the lucrative market in favor of environmental protection.
Revisiting Rare Earths: The Ongoing Efforts to Challenge China’s Monopoly

Revisiting Rare Earths: The Ongoing Efforts to Challenge China’s Monopoly

By Mayuko Yatsu
Despite current cost-effectiveness, it is not sustainable for the United States to rely on Chinese rare earth elements.

Afghanistan: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Afghanistan: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

By Catherine Putz
There's a reason Afghanistan's resource wealth remains untapped.

Japan Takes Large Southern Extension of Continental Shelf

Japan Takes Large Southern Extension of Continental Shelf

By Clint Richards
The new authority to develop seabed resources may lead to further disputes with China.

North Korea Resumes Rare Earth Exports to China

North Korea Resumes Rare Earth Exports to China

By Tae-jun Kang
A new report says that North Korea shipped $1.8 million of rare earths to China in May and June of this year.
China’s Rare Earths Advantage

China’s Rare Earths Advantage

By Saurav Jha
An adverse WTO ruling will do little to upset the dominance China enjoys in this critical sector.

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