Geopolitics
The Scramble for Minerals: Unmasking Western Panic in the Face of a Shifting Global Order
The USGS has expanded its list to 60 critical minerals, making up 80% of mined commodities, highlighting a profound shift in 21st-century resource valuation. This strategic move exposes the West's scramble to secure resources, driven by fears of losing dominance in the face of China's leadership and the transformative rise of the Global South.
