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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral on May 28, 2026, destroying the vehicle and damaging the launch pad. NASA is investigating the impact on Artemis and Moon Base plans. Jeff Bezos vows to rebuild.
The U.S. launched FORGE in February 2026, a 54-nation critical minerals alliance backed by $30 billion, including a $10 billion domestic reserve, to counter China's 60-80% processing dominance. Can this strategy succeed without triggering new geopolitical flashpoints?
Global investment in critical minerals hit $128B in 2025, but China still controls 85% of rare earth processing. This analysis explores how the US-China trade war, EU Critical Raw Materials Act, and new bilateral frameworks are reshaping lithium, cobalt, and rare earth supply chains in 2026.
In 2026, the MSP evolved into FORGE with $30B in commitments, while China's export controls on gallium and germanium triggered sixfold price spikes. New processing hubs in Canada and Chile aim to break Chinese dominance of critical mineral supply chains.
In 2026, AI boosts individual worker efficiency by up to a day per week, yet total factor productivity remains flat. The San Francisco Fed's J-Curve theory suggests macro gains may be years away. Explore the paradox, measurement gaps, and what it means for growth and policy.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral on May 28, 2026, destroying the vehicle and damaging the launch pad. NASA is investigating the impact on Artemis and Moon Base plans. Jeff Bezos vows to rebuild.
The UN added Israel to its blacklist for conflict-related sexual violence in 2025, citing rape and forced nudity of Palestinian detainees. Russia was also listed. Israel condemned the move.
China controls 85% of rare earth processing. In 2026, the US and EU launch FORGE, Project Vault, and 60 Strategic Projects to build alternative critical mineral supply chains. Can Western alliances reduce dependence?
Iran and the US are nearing a deal to extend the ceasefire and address the nuclear program, but uranium enrichment remains the key obstacle. Vance says they are 'very close.'
Iceland's parliament approves August 29, 2026 referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations. Geopolitical shifts, US tariffs, and security concerns drive the vote. Learn what's at stake.
The February 2026 Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted not just oil but critical minerals like sulfur, helium, and aluminum, reshaping global supply chains and accelerating strategic autonomy initiatives.
US Supreme Court and CIT rulings in 2026 invalidated IEEPA and Section 122 tariffs, triggering a 30% drop in US-China trade. Southeast Asia and Mediterranean nearshoring hubs emerge as winners while AI semiconductor trade reshapes global leverage. Learn the strategic implications.
American climber Tyler Andrews summits Mount Everest in 9 hours 55 minutes, shattering the previous speed record by 61 minutes. The 36-year-old cancer survivor's feat caps a record-breaking 2026 season with 950+ summits.
The U.S. launched FORGE in February 2026, a 54-nation critical minerals alliance backed by $30 billion, including a...
Global investment in critical minerals hit $128B in 2025, but China still controls 85% of rare earth processing....
In 2026, the MSP evolved into FORGE with $30B in commitments, while China's export controls on gallium and germanium...
In 2026, AI boosts individual worker efficiency by up to a day per week, yet total factor productivity remains flat....
China controls 85% of rare earth processing. In 2026, the US and EU launch FORGE, Project Vault, and 60 Strategic...
The February 2026 Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted not just oil but critical minerals like sulfur, helium, and...
In February 2026, the U.S. launched FORGE and Project Vault, a $12...
At the Feb 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial, 54 nations launched...
The U.S. launched FORGE at a 54-nation Critical Minerals Ministerial...
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