Will Rare Earths Cause the Next War (or What Is Common in China vs US, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Africa)?

Oct 13, 2025 | Vinod Janardhanan
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The global race for rare earth minerals is igniting geopolitical tensions that could lead to real wars. The tussles and tariff wars between China and the US is one aspect. The West is vying for control of critical elements, and could cause a new form of resource warfare.