In February 2026, the U.S. launched FORGE, uniting 54 nations with $30B+ to counter China's 90% rare earth processing dominance. This analysis examines price floors, Project Vault, and whether diversification can succeed before 2040.
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In Feb 2026, US launched Project Vault ($12B reserve) and FORGE (54-nation framework) to challenge China's 80%+ grip on critical minerals. EU followed with 60 Strategic Projects. Analysis of price floors, new dependencies, and 5-7 year timeline.
July 2026: Iran buries Khamenei amid US attacks, Ebola outbreak fastest ever in DRC, SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship, Ukraine strikes Russian ships, Maine Senate race in chaos.
July 14, 2026: U.S. reinstates Iran blockade, Senate Dems block defense bill, Trump pays $5.6M to Carroll, ICE halts vehicle stops, Ann Widdecombe killed, Spain reaches World Cup final.
EU court upholds Google's €4.1B Android fine, U.S.-Iran Doha talks stall, India-Japan sign AI and defence pacts, and Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 1,000 cases—key global developments in early July 2026.
The UAE exited OPEC on May 1, 2026, accelerating petrodollar decline as dollar reserves fall below 57%, BRICS buys record gold, and mBridge processes $55B+ in CBDC settlements. Analysis of a multipolar financial future through 2027.
US reimposes naval blockade on Iran, oil surges; Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final; E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6M from Trump; UK politician Ann Widdecombe murder declared targeted attack.
On July 14, 2026, Iran attacked Gulf tankers, triggering a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz; Hungary ousted its president; and France shut nuclear reactors amid a record heatwave. A day of global crises.
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