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Rare Earth Minerals

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. 

India Unveils New Critical Minerals Strategy

India Unveils New Critical Minerals Strategy

By Abhishek Sharma
New Delhi has identified 30 minerals considered critical to both national and economic security, part of its vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Latin and South America Are a Key to the United States’ Critical Minerals Puzzle 

Latin and South America Are a Key to the United States’ Critical Minerals Puzzle 

By Sam Howell
The U.S. depends on China for critical minerals, the backbone of the digital economy and modern military power. 

China’s Deep-Sea Motivation for Claiming Sovereignty Over the South China Sea

China’s Deep-Sea Motivation for Claiming Sovereignty Over the South China Sea

By Mark Crescenzi and Stephen Gent
At the bottom of the contested waters lies a supply of the rare earth minerals crucial to China’s tech ambitions.

California in the US-China Rare Earths Race

California in the US-China Rare Earths Race

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jane Nakano.

Rare Earths in the US-China Trade War

Rare Earths in the US-China Trade War

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ryan Castilloux.

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.
The Next Oil?: Rare Earth Metals

The Next Oil?: Rare Earth Metals

Rare earth metals are quickly becoming the next important strategic resource. For many countries in Asia, the stakes are big.

North Korea’s Six Trillion Dollar Question

North Korea’s Six Trillion Dollar Question

North Korea holds trillions of dollars in mineral resources. Unless it reforms its economy, it may never see much benefit.

China’s Coercive Economic Diplomacy

China’s Coercive Economic Diplomacy

Chinese willingness to use economic leverage to settle international disputes in its favor is a worrisome trend.

China's Arctic Powerplay

China's Arctic Powerplay

China has been working to extend its influence in the Arctic. It’s a move that could have global ramifications.

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