The United States is vulnerable to Chinese control over critical mineral supply chains. To reduce its dependence on Beijing, Washington is increasingly looking to Central Asia. On June 10, U.S. special...
Supercharging U.S. Statecraft, from an Economic Pentagon to the Near-Global Economy
China’s battery giant is going vertical. CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, announced a $4.4 billion investment to launch a dedicated mining subsidiary focused on securing critical mineral...
Amid the uncertainty caused by the ongoing war with Iran’s clerical regime, the price of oil jumped to $120 on March 9 before crashing back to $95 in a matter of hours. The price swings reflect...
In the run-up to Lunar New Year, Taiwan is looking to keep the lights burning brightly. The Taiwanese Ministry of Energy pledged on February 5 to increase its purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
With President Donald Trump announcing a “total and complete” oil blockade of Venezuela this week, the noose around dictator Nicolas Maduro’s neck is tightening. A massive US Navy strike...
Moscow and Beijing’s Playbook
China's Auto Threat to America
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Congress would be smart to ensure the survival and reform of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) – America’s development bank that invests in private sector projects in developing...
The United States can make a focused bet on African economies and reduce its dependence on Chinese supply chains.
China has dominated the global battery supply chain through non-market practices, posing a threat to US economic and national security.
The United States must fight back against China’s dangerous dominance of the battery industry. Batteries are critical to countless items necessary for daily life, from power tools to power grids, as well as important military equipment, like drones, night-vision goggles, and lasers. However, China has the capability to simply cut off U.S. access to critical batteries because it monopolizes each step of the production process. ...
The Trump administration is ramping up its efforts to counter the threat posed by China’s drone industry. On June 6, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to codify a process for screening...
Modernizing U.S. Economic Statecraft
President Trump has just struck one big, beautiful deal with Ukraine — and its impact could reach far beyond rare earth minerals. Unveiled yesterday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,...
China has increased its presence in Oceania, undermining regional confidence in the United States and threatening sea lines critical for Australia’s and New Zealand’s security. On February 22, China...
Evaluating The Last Four Years in the EAP Region and Unseized Opportunities Under President Trump
The United States has a few powerful tools to conduct economic warfare and strengthen its economic security. Unfortunately, many of them operate independently, without coordination, lacking strategic guidance,...