
The scramble for critical minerals: An old curse in a new world
Lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and rare earth elements are reshaping global trade and great-power politics in ways reminiscent of

Lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and rare earth elements are reshaping global trade and great-power politics in ways reminiscent of

Trade growth stalled after the Global Financial Crisis, and world trade is now splitting along geopolitical lines. This poses

International carbon credits can support the EU’s 2040 target if buyers’ club rules and leverage ensure real mitigation gains

The signing of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in January 2026 represents a significant milestone in bilateral economic

EU critical raw materials projects fall short of self-sufficiency targets, making trade deals and targeted investment central to supply

Supply chain disruptions have become a recurring feature of recent economic dynamics and an increasing concern in inflation policy

As countries consider trade deals to foster development, the question of how trade impacts pollution keeps resurfacing. This column

European Union development aid is emphasising poverty reduction less and directing attention to other geopolitical priorities. As part of

The large US tariffs announced in April 2025 led other countries to debate the best policy response. This column

Chinese goods exports have expanded sharply since 2020, with Chinese firms increasingly competing in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors.

Lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and rare earth elements are reshaping global trade and great-power politics in ways reminiscent of

Trade growth stalled after the Global Financial Crisis, and world trade is now splitting along geopolitical lines. This poses

International carbon credits can support the EU’s 2040 target if buyers’ club rules and leverage ensure real mitigation gains

The signing of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in January 2026 represents a significant milestone in bilateral economic

EU critical raw materials projects fall short of self-sufficiency targets, making trade deals and targeted investment central to supply

Supply chain disruptions have become a recurring feature of recent economic dynamics and an increasing concern in inflation policy

As countries consider trade deals to foster development, the question of how trade impacts pollution keeps resurfacing. This column

European Union development aid is emphasising poverty reduction less and directing attention to other geopolitical priorities. As part of

The large US tariffs announced in April 2025 led other countries to debate the best policy response. This column

Chinese goods exports have expanded sharply since 2020, with Chinese firms increasingly competing in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors.




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