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August 18, 2026
· 3 minutes read

Critical Minerals, Resource Competition & Strategic Dependency

Critical minerals are becoming strategic assets, reshaping supply chains, industrial policy and geopolitical competition. This Strategic Risk Snapshot examines how resource dependencies may create new vulnerabilities for governments and organisations operating internationally.

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Strategic Risk Snapshot #11: A visual representation of global interdependence, showing interconnected supply chains, energy networks, technology, finance and critical infrastructure as sources of strategic vulnerability.
Strategic insights for a world in constant change.
July 13, 2026
· 2 minutes read

The Infrastructure Front: Why Critical Systems Have Become the New Battleground

Critical infrastructure has become a defining arena of geopolitical competition. From energy grids and undersea cables to cloud services, ports and satellite communications, the systems that underpin the global economy are increasingly exposed to cyber threats, hybrid operations and strategic disruption. Strategic Risk Snapshot No. 8 examines why resilience is…

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Strategic Risk Snapshot #11: A visual representation of global interdependence, showing interconnected supply chains, energy networks, technology, finance and critical infrastructure as sources of strategic vulnerability.
Strategic insights for a world in constant change.
July 1, 2026
· 3 minutes read

Critical Minerals: The New Currency of Global Power

Critical minerals are rapidly becoming strategic assets that shape economic competitiveness, technological innovation and geopolitical influence. As governments and industries compete to secure reliable supplies, organisations must rethink resilience, supply chains and long-term strategic planning in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

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