Tag #Resource Competition

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Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict: Over 30 Dead, 200,000 Displaced Amidst Accusations of War Crimes

Thailand and Cambodia are engaged in intense border fighting near the "Emerald Triangle", resulting in over 30 deaths and 200,000 displaced people, amid accusations of war crimes and underlying disputes over energy resources, casinos, and domestic political pressures.

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Europe's Uncertain Future: A New Era of Imperialism

Geopolitical analyst Robert Kaplan warns of a new era of imperialism driven by competition for critical minerals, drawing parallels to the Weimar Republic's instability. He questions Europe's ability to unify its defense in the absence of US support, highlighting its exclusion from recent conflicts ...

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China's Arctic Passage: A New Geopolitical Frontier

Three Chinese icebreakers completed an unimpeded Arctic Ocean transit in July-August 2024, symbolizing China's growing influence and prompting concerns about resource competition and military implications, particularly given the Arctic's rapid warming rate.

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Putin Offers US Joint Rare Earth Development in Occupied Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin proposed a joint US-Russia development of rare earth elements in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, suggesting potential economic projects after the conflict ends, while remaining silent on a separate US-Ukraine rare earth agreement reportedly worth $500 billion.

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Greenland's Mineral Rush: Global Demand Fuels Economic Independence

Driven by global demand for rare earth elements and other critical minerals, Greenland's untapped mineral wealth, particularly gold and other valuable metals, is attracting significant international attention, despite challenges related to operational costs, global market prices, and environmental c...

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Denmark to Invest \$2.06 Billion in Arctic Military Buildup After Trump's Greenland Interest

In response to US President Trump's Greenland ambitions, Denmark will invest \$2.06 billion to upgrade its Arctic military capabilities, including new ships, drones, and satellite surveillance, to safeguard Greenland, its autonomous territory.

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Francafrique's Decline: French Influence Wanes in Sahel as African Nations Diversify Partnerships

African nations, particularly in the Sahel, are rejecting France's Francafrique policy, leading to decreased French market share (6-7%) compared to China's 25%, and impacting sectors like uranium mining, as seen with Orano's suspended operations in Niger.

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China's Arctic Assertion: New Trade Routes and Geopolitical Tensions

Three Chinese icebreakers successfully traversed the melting Arctic ice in July-August 2024, highlighting China's growing influence in the region and prompting concerns from Russia and the US over resource access and strategic control of newly accessible sea routes.

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Arctic Geopolitics Fractured by Trump, Russia, and Climate Change

President Trump's statements on Greenland's and Canada's sovereignty, combined with Russia's military actions and climate change, are fracturing cooperation among Arctic nations, creating three geopolitical poles and disrupting established scientific and diplomatic relations.

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US Seeks Rare Earths in Ukraine to Counter China

The US seeks to secure rare earth mineral supplies from Ukraine to counter China's dominance in this critical sector, but faces challenges regarding actual Ukrainian reserves, high extraction costs, and China's economic leverage, highlighting a critical geopolitical and economic struggle.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Denmark Invests $2 Billion in Arctic Military Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Denmark will invest $2.05 billion in its Arctic military, prompted by US President Trump's interest in Greenland and worsening security concerns involving Russia and China, enhancing surveillance and asserting sovereignty.

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Trump's Climate-Fueled Push for Greenland and Panama Canal Annexation

Driven by climate change impacts on Greenland and the Panama Canal, US President-elect Donald Trump is demanding annexation of both territories, citing resource scarcity and national security, despite widespread international condemnation.

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