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The Political Economy of Rare Earth Elements

Rising Powers and Technological Change

  • Ryan David Kiggins
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Part of the International Political Economy Series book series (IPES)

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About this book

Introduction

The contributors argue that rare earths are essential to the information technology revolution on which humans have come to depend for communication, commerce, and, increasingly, engage in conflict. They demonstrate that rare earths are a strategic commodity over which political actors will and do struggle for control.

Keywords

Rare Earths Environmental Security Economic Security Security China Green technology internet cyber security economy Europe foundation Information Technology (IT) political economy supply chain

Editors and affiliations

  • Ryan David Kiggins
    • 1
  1. 1.University of Central OklahomaUSA

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