⚔️ War & Conflict Apr 2, 2026 · Ryan Simons

America’s “Most Dangerous Dependence”: Can the U.S. Win the Critical Minerals Competition?

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America’s “Most Dangerous Dependence”: Can the U.S. Win the Critical Minerals Competition?
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What U.S. national security interest binds Greenland, Argentina, the Congo, and the Cook Islands? What was the impetus for the recent “strategic resilience” bill in Congress? And as Washington retreats from many global alliances, what’s the issue driving a U.S. push for closer ties with more than 50 nations?The answer to all three questions involves critical minerals – integral elements in everything from smartphones to cars to major weapons systems, and an issue that has surged in strategic imp

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