Tag: Resource diplomacy
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Could China Win a New Global Hegemony? The Simandou Iron Ore Project and Geopolitical Calculus
Introduction: A pivotal resource in a changing world As major powers recalibrate their strategies in a shifting geopolitical landscape, access to critical minerals has become a central battleground. The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, with its accompanying rail corridor to the coast and a purpose-built barge port on the Morébaya river estuary, stands as…
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Europe Eyes a Delicate Deal with Trump on Greenland to Preserve the Atlantic Alliance
Europe’s High-Stakes Saga on Greenland As global political tides shift, European leaders face a defining test: securing a deal on Greenland’s future that could placate former U.S. President Donald Trump without fracturing the alliance that underpins European security. The delicate negotiations unfold against a backdrop of Arctic competition, climate considerations, and longstanding NATO commitments, forcing…