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Latin and South America Are a Key to the United States’ Critical Minerals Puzzle 
May 05, 2023

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
May 06, 2021

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
June 09, 2020

California in the US-China Rare Earths Race

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jane Nakano.

Rare Earths in the US-China Trade War
July 23, 2019

Rare Earths in the US-China Trade War

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ryan Castilloux.

North Korea Resumes Rare Earth Exports to China
July 30, 2014

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
January 10, 2013

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
August 30, 2012

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
July 25, 2012

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
February 15, 2012

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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