3 chapters across the catalog
European Union Raw Material Partnerships and China Dependency
The European Union is seeking to diversify its supply of critical raw materials to reduce dependency on China. New trade and ratification agreements are being pursued with Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, and India to secure minerals necessary for the green energy transition.
India's vaccine manufacturers are reportedly pleading with the Biden administration to lift export bans on raw materials. The hosts question why a major manufacturer would lack basic supplies like test tubes. Additional reports describe strict regional lockdowns in Mumbai and the use of social media as a lifeline for citizens seeking medical help.
African Economic Independence and Raw Material Exports
An analyst on Russia Today argues the war in Libya is fundamentally about preventing Africa from developing its own manufacturing base. By keeping African nations focused on exporting cheap raw materials rather than finished products, Western powers maintain economic dominance. The US is criticized for using military force where China uses economic "finesse."
