Critical energy supply chains

Strengthening national security and industrial competitiveness through energy diplomacy, strategic trade initiatives, and industrial and innovation policy.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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Europe’s clean energy supply chain dilemma

How can Europe navigate the supply chain challenges posed by rapid decarbonization?
Report

Alternative battery chemistries and diversifying clean energy supply chains

In an ecosystem of growth for batteries, alternatives to the lithium-ion battery chemistry may play a key role.
Congressional testimony

Planning around strategic supply chains will require more than just ‘listing’ of critical minerals

Testimony to the US House Committee on Natural Resources on how the US government should approach increasing global dependence on critical minerals and materials.

RESEARCH

Clean energy supply chains

With the world transitioning toward an energy system with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, supply chains and trading partnerships are at an inflection point. We work to inform stakeholders and emerging partnerships as the new resource requirements, trading patterns, and supply chain partnerships of a net-zero world emerge.

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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

Critical Minerals Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Jun 13, 2025

Mapping China’s strategy for rare earths dominance

By Craig Hart

China has built a commanding monopoly over rare earths.

China Critical Minerals

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.

Critical Minerals Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 18, 2025

Tariffs can help secure US critical mineral supply chains—if they’re done right

By Reed Blakemore, Alexis Harmon

US tariffs on critical minerals should be precisely targeted and coupled with robust federal support for domestic mining.

Critical Minerals Economy & Business

Events

Public Event Thu, December 11, 2025 • 1:00 pm ET

2025 Critical Minerals Supply Chains Summit

Senior government officials, industry leaders, and global experts convene to chart a path toward secure and competitive minerals supply chains.

Defense Industry Economy & Business Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

By bringing together the private sector and international partners, we discuss how to responsibly scale supply chains for the changing energy system.

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Reed Blakemore

Director, Research and Programs

Global Energy Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security Energy Transitions

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Alexis Harmon

Assistant Director

Global Energy Center

Critical Minerals Geopolitics & Energy Security

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The Global Energy Center develops and promotes pragmatic and nonpartisan policy solutions designed to advance global energy security, enhance economic opportunity, and accelerate pathways to net-zero emissions.

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