Chinese Hegemony in the Production of Rare Earths
Dobrescu, Emilian M. (2023), Chinese Hegemony in Production of Rare Earths, Intelligence Info, 2:3, 61-68, https://www.intelligenceinfo.org/chinese-hegemony-in-the-production-of-rare-earths/ Abstract Until 1948, most of the rare earth elements (REE) were sourced from sand deposits in India and Brazil. Through the 1950s, South Africa took the status as the worlds’ rare earth elements source. Through the last decade of the 21st century and the first decade of this century, the demand of rare earths has constantly increased whereas the prices remained low due … Citeşte mai mult
Între cooperare și competiție: Parteneriatul geopolitic în evoluție dintre Europa și China
Sfetcu, Nicolae (2025), Între cooperare și competiție: Parteneriatul geopolitic în evoluție dintre Europa și China, Intelligence Info, 4:2, 101-136, DOI: 10.58679/II82293, https://www.intelligenceinfo.org/intre-cooperare-si-competitie-parteneriatul-geopolitic-in-evolutie-dintre-europa-si-china/ Between cooperation and competition: The evolving geopolitical partnership between Europe and China Abstract Europe and China have a complex relationship that balances economic cooperation with strategic competition. The prospect of a deeper geopolitical partnership between the European Union (EU) and China has significant implications for global power dynamics. This report examines current and future possibilities for closer … Citeşte mai mult
Potential of Reserve and the Recycling of Rare Earths
Dobrescu, Emilian M. (2025), Potential of Reserve and the Recycling of Rare Earths, Intelligence Info, 4:3, 85-90, https://www.intelligenceinfo.org/potential-of-reserve-and-the-recycling-of-rare-earths/ Abstract In 2011, there were over 312 exploration projects of rare earths deposits reviewed on the planet, involving over 202 companies of very diverse class from about 34 countries. Essential today in green technologies, based on rare metals is gallium, used to make LEDs, as well as indium, used for LCD type screens (liquid crystal display). Indium is also used for … Citeşte mai mult
Provocarea globală de război electronic în 2024: Principalii jucători
Sfetcu, Nicolae (2024), Provocarea globală de război electronic în 2024: Principalii jucători, Intelligence Info, 3:2, 3-18, DOI: 10.58679/II50473, https://www.intelligenceinfo.org/provocarea-globala-de-razboi-electronic-in-2024-principalii-jucatori/ The Global Electronic Warfare Challenge in 2024: The Major Players Abstract Geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts have intensified the race for electronic warfare supremacy. Nations perceive EW capabilities as force multipliers, providing strategic advantages in contested regions and deterring potential adversaries. The development and deployment of EW technologies are closely related to broader strategic goals that reflect each entity’s geopolitical … Citeşte mai mult
Rare Earth Elements in China
Dobrescu, Emilian M. (2023), Rare Earth Elements in China, Intelligence Info, 3:1, 48-58, https://www.intelligenceinfo.org/rare-earth-elements-in-china/ Abstract After the volume of deposits, the main concentrates of minerals containing rare earth elements are found in China. Rare earth elements industry began to be developed in China in 1950. The Chinese production gradually started in 1985. Exporting at very low prices, the Chinese eliminate any Western competition: their monopoly installed bit by bit. China is in the middle of a delicate transition, with … Citeşte mai mult