In the final part of the Critical Defence Materials series, Ben looks at EU handling of REEs
Tag: China
Strait to the Bank: A Look at the Growing Economic Relationship Between China and Taiwan
On November 7, the world witnessed a historic meeting of minds; Chinese President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeo met publicly in Singapore. This meeting was the first of its kind between both parties since the conclusion of the Chinese Civil War in 1949. For observers, it signified a mutual affirmation of interest towards Read More…
The Missing Link: China´s Exclusion from the TPP and the Emergence of Regional Trade Blocs
As part of our Trans-Pacific Parternship series, Michael explores the repercussions of excluding key global economies like China from the TPP.
Critical Defence Minerals: REEs
In the second part of a series analyzing REE’s and their defence implications, Ben looks at Chinese REE protectionism
The Enduring Relevance of the BRICS
Marta Canneri examines the BRICS, arguing for their continued relevance in a multipolar world.
Two Child Policy Too Late? : The Economic Impact of China´s Demographic Imbalance
Michael looks at China´s current demographic problem and the impact of government family planning on population distributions.
NATO and the New Arc of Crisis Conference
A Conference entitled ‘NATO and the New Arc of Crisis’ took place on October 28 and 29 in Madrid, the NATO Association of Canada thanks YATA, the Real Instituto Elcano, and the Fundación Botín for their efforts in organizing this fruitful conference.
Critical Defence Minerals: Rare Earths
Consumer demand for certain technologies such as cellular phones and computers has expanded dramatically, and the supply of specialty minerals required for their manufacture has become a centralized enterprise. These same specialty minerals are also required for defence technologies, which has resulted in the creation of a near-monopoly for most of the minerals required to Read More…
The Contest for Economic Supremacy in Central Asia
The entry of Chinese business into Central Asia has triggered a struggle for economic supremacy between Moscow and Beijing. Sandy Vingoe discusses what this would mean for the region.
Talk to a Diplomat: Dr. Peter Vincent Pry Part II
Director of the Nuclear Strategy Forum, Dr. Peter Vincent Pry discusses the significance of Weapons of Mass Destruction along with the impact of Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran on the rest of the world.