Analysis
New Atlanticist
Aug 5, 2025
A tale of two supply chains: Comparing Trump’s new copper tariffs and rare earth investments
By
Alexis Harmon, Reed Blakemore
Two recent interventions by the Trump administration highlight the importance of tailoring mineral policy on a case-by-case basis.
Issue Brief
Jul 1, 2025
A US framework for assessing risk in critical mineral supply chains
By
Reed Blakemore, Peter Engelke
Critical mineral risks to US national and economic security should be evaluated on a mineral-by mineral basis
Trackers and Data Visualizations
Jun 8, 2025
Learn how China orchestrated its rare earths dominance
By
Craig Hart
Explore the decision-making processes and financial flows that power China’s rare earths ecosystem.
Report
Jun 6, 2025
Keeping China at bay and critical minerals stocked: The case for US-Africa defense collaboration
By
Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu
As Russia, China, and other authoritarian powers expand their global reach, US security is at stake. To stay competitive, the United States must turn to Africa—for both critical minerals and partnership in countering rising adversarial influence on the continent.
New Atlanticist
Apr 30, 2025
Experts react: At last, the US and Ukraine signed a minerals deal. Here’s what to expect next.
By
Atlantic Council experts
After months of wrangling, Washington and Kyiv quietly finalized a much-anticipated agreement on April 30. Atlantic Council experts dig into the details.
Report
Dec 19, 2024
What African producers of critical minerals can learn from Indonesia’s experience
By
Bradford Simmons and Julien Marcilly
Indonesia and its success with resource nationalism can serve as an example for many mineral-rich African countries.
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