Magazine Access to critical materials has become a paramount national security concern and the object of increasing competition between China and the United States. Trucks and machinery are seen on the grounds of Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe’s processing plant in Goromonzi about 80 kilometers southeast of the capital Harare, July 5 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi … Read more
Advertisement The upcoming COP28 global climate conference, which follows U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry’s recent visit to China, has renewed the narrative of climate change as a catalyst for cooperation. However, rather than being a benign area of engagement, it has become apparent that the energy transition is ushering in a new era of geopolitical … Read more
Advertisement The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Lotta Danielsson – vice president of the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council and editor of the report “U.S., Taiwan and Semiconductors: A Critical Supply Chain Partnership” – is … Read more
Advertisement On May 31, a press release from the U.S. embassy in Indonesia said that the 14 members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) “announced the substantial conclusion of the negotiations” of an IPEF Supply Chain Agreement. The negotiations took place at the IPEF Ministerial Meeting in Detroit, Michigan. The agreement, touted as … Read more