Resource nationalism: the intersection of politics and economics

Resource nationalism: the intersection of politics and economics

Resource nationalism has a complex economic, political, and cultural history and reality. The evolution of the supply and demand structure of the global mineral metal market influences it. It is closely linked to the “economic-political” system within resource-rich countries. We analyze the ‘economic-political’ logic of resource nationalist behavior using the two-tier game theory. We examine 261 cases of resource nationalism since 1990 and test …

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ensures National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

BOLSTERING AMERICA’S CRITICAL MINERALS FUTURE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order launching an investigation into the national

White House Escalates Critical Minerals Drive as New Section 232 Investigation Targets National Security and Economic Resilience

For now, both the White House executive order of April 15—“Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products”—and its accompanying Fact Sheet offer a clear message: the administration aims to streamline, reinforce, and protect America’s supply of critical minerals, viewing it as a cornerstone of U.S. economic security and defense readiness. Any additional policy …