Mapping the World
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Mapping the World

Then complex world of geopolitics broken down into ten minute, bite-sized chunks. You'll never sound uninformed at the dinner table ever again.

7. Rare Earths: A Strategic Issue

Rare Earths: A Strategic Issue
0.0Mar 13, 2026 · 12 min

Sought after for their magnetic and luminescent properties, essential for renewable energy and displays, rare earths have become highly strategic resources. China holds nearly half of the world's reserves, followed by Brazil, India, Australia, Russia, Vietnam, the United States, and Myanmar.