A renewed phase of cooperation between the United States and Pakistan is drawing close attention in New Delhi, as Washington moves to strengthen defence ties and expand engagement in critical minerals projects with Islamabad. While US officials have sought to reassure India that
China dominates rare earths and lithium, but geopolitics threatens supply security. The Resource Foundation of Tech Semiconductors, EVs, and renewable energy, the three pillars of China’s future economy, all rely on one thing: critical minerals. From lithium and cobalt for batteries to rare
Resource competition is becoming one of the most significant forces reshaping international alliances. Nations are facing growing pressure to secure access to critical minerals, food supplies, energy sources and advanced manufacturing materials that support everything from electric vehicles to defence systems. As these
The United States is intensifying its global efforts to secure alternative sources of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, signaling a broader strategic objective that goes well beyond the terms of its recent trade agreement with China. Analysts interpret the flurry of
