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Critical Minerals: The New Geopolitical Fault Line in 2026
China controls 90% of rare earth processing. In 2026, the U.S., EU, and G7 race to build alternative supply chains amid export controls, price spikes, and $30B in Western investments. Can they meet 2030 net-zero and defense targets?
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China's Mineral Leverage and the West's 2026 Countermove
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths triggered sixfold price spikes and cut EU licensing below 25%. The U.S. launched FORGE and Project Vault ($12B reserve) to counter dependency. Analysis of the West's 12-18 month...
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BRICS Pay Challenge: Will 2026 Be the Year the Dollar Loses Its Grip?
With India chairing BRICS in 2026, the launch of BRICS Pay — a CBDC-based system bypassing SWIFT — and the dollar's reserve share falling to 56%, this article examines whether de-dollarization has reached a tipping point.
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US and Iran Near One-Page Deal to End War: 14 Points
US and Iran near historic one-page, 14-point deal to end the 2026 war, covering uranium enrichment halt, sanctions relief, Strait of Hormuz reopening, and 30-day nuclear talks. Pakistan mediates.
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US: Iran Attacks Not a Ceasefire Violation | Hormuz Update
US says recent Iranian drone and missile attacks on UAE do not violate the fragile ceasefire. Project Freedom escorts ships through Strait of Hormuz as global oil supplies remain disrupted.
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Europe's $2.9 Trillion Rearmament: Defense Boom Reshapes Global Economy
Global military spending hit a record $2.89 trillion in 2025, with Europe's 14% surge driving the boom. The IMF warns of complex macroeconomic spillovers from crowding out social spending to boosting short-term output. Learn...