FORGE Initiative: 54 Nations vs. China's Rare Earth Stranglehold
In February 2026, the U.S. and 54 allies launched FORGE to counter China's rare earth dominance. With prices spiking sixfold and Project Vault's $10B reserve, the West faces a...
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In February 2026, the U.S. and 54 allies launched FORGE to counter China's rare earth dominance. With prices spiking sixfold and Project Vault's $10B reserve, the West faces a...
China's 2025-2026 export controls on rare earths trigger sixfold price spikes and a 54-nation FORGE coalition with $30B in financing. Can the West break China's 90% processing...
The Strait of Hormuz blockade since March 2026 has blocked 1.3M tonnes of monthly fertilizer shipments, triggering nitrogen price surges and threatening crops in Brazil, India,...
China launched a strategic submarine-launched ballistic missile into the Pacific on July 6, 2026, drawing condemnation from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan as destabilizing....
Hamas dissolves its Gaza government after 20 years, paving way for technocratic rule under US peace plan. Disarmament remains key obstacle as Israel controls 70% of Gaza.
The 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial launched FORGE with $30B from 54 nations to counter China's rare earth dominance. UNCTAD reports 18,000 trade barriers since 2020 as...