A decade after warning about rare earth dependencies, David Abraham joins Leslie Palti-Guzman to unpack why #minerals now shape global power, how the US is racing to catch up, and what it’ll take to finance a resilient #supplychain.

David Abraham, is the author of The Elements of Power and a leading voice on the intersection of natural resources and #geopolitics. David warned about the strategic risks of overreliance on foreign minerals and #China’s dominance—warnings that have now become front-page news.

Together, they explore:
🔹 How minerals shape military and economic power
🔹 Why the US is racing to secure #rareearth supply chains
🔹 The promise and pitfalls of new #mining technologies and financing
🔹 Strategic #partnerships with allies—and why not every deposit is worth chasing
🔹 The challenges of reshoring vs. diversifying mineral supply

Recorded on May 8, 2025—Victory Day’s 80th anniversary, the episode opens with a reflection on the critical role minerals have played in #wartime—and why they matter more than ever in today’s #geoeconomics competition.