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Food and geopolitics: the 50 most self-sufficient countries in the world
A study published in Nature Food reveals that Guyana is the only country in the world able to meet its own food needs. The analysis highlights structural gaps in Europe, Asia, and even the United States, highlighting how food self-sufficiency has become a crucial geopolitical variable. Source: Cibo e geopolitica:…
Who will save Israel from the oil shock? All the Israeli oil routes
Israel, the mastermind of the Middle East conflict, has a much less critical oil exposure than other countries. Here's why…
When a niche metal comes under pressure: tungsten soars by 557%
Tungsten is now experiencing severe tension. Chinese restrictions, military demand, and supply shortages are pushing prices to record highs, highlighting the fragility of global supply chains.
Hormuz: Why do 30 kilometers of sea determine oil prices?
The Strait of Hormuz accounts for a fifth of the world's oil flows and remains the main global energy hotspot.
Greenland ice mines become the West's stress test
US pressure on Greenland marks a turning point in transatlantic relations: NATO security is no longer a fixed-cost guarantee, but a variable agreement, in which mineral resources, military spending, and sovereignty become bargaining chips in an increasingly unstable geopolitical balance.
How much gold is left to be mined on Earth?
Approximately 216,000 tons of gold have been mined, while approximately 64,000 tons of reserves remain underground.
Oil and geopolitics: the explosive scenarios of a US invasion of Venezuela
Venezuela's heavy and sour oil production, amounting to 1-1.1 million barrels per day, is crucial for U.S. and Asian refineries. Any disruption could send Brent crude and diesel prices soaring.
Industrial metals are better than Big Tech for investing in AI
According to Bank of America, demand for the metal is set to explode, with a global copper deficit of 6 million tonnes by 2035.
2025 rent shock: the scarcity, mobility, and luxury crisis transforming global cities
Over the past five years, rents have skyrocketed in all European cities, sparking protests and social tensions.
The world's richest countries in 2025: a paradox of prosperity and inequality
Many of the world's richest countries are also among the smallest: Singapore, Luxembourg, and Macau lead the 2025 rankings.
Is China the new electric superpower?
China is the world leader in electrification with a rate of 30%, far higher than that of the EU and the United States.
Buying property in Saudi Arabia? The Saudi market will open to foreigners starting in 2026
Starting in 2026, foreign citizens will be able to purchase real estate in Saudi Arabia. Who can buy, in which areas, potential obstacles, and investment returns…
Why doesn't Greenland want to become a mining superpower?
Greenland, despite having vast mineral reserves, is not interested in becoming a major mining power.
China can extract ultra-pure rubidium from brine. It's a metal that costs as much as gold!
China achieves major technological milestone in rubidium extraction, producing ultra-pure rubidium chloride from brine.
Diamond industry in free fall. End of an era?
The global diamond industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with revenues plummeting, mine closures and a loss of cultural relevance.
By 2040, 40% more copper will be needed. But at what cost?
According to the UN, demand for copper is set to increase by 40% by 2040, fueling concerns about pollution, human rights abuses and global inequality.
China reveals world's first 'meltdown-proof' thorium reactor
Chinese scientists have reached a clean energy breakthrough by adding new fuel to an already operating thorium reactor. The 2-megawatt experimental reactor is located in the Gobi Desert.
When 4 US Atomic Bombs Fell on Greenland
Although unknown to many, one of the worst nuclear accidents in history occurred in Greenland. Between state secrets and omissions, here is the true story…
Uranium could run out by 2080. International agencies warn
The global nuclear race, fueled by the energy transition and the rise of artificial intelligence, could lead to the exhaustion of uranium reserves by 2080 if new investments in exploration and production are not initiated.
US Trade War Could Lead to Global Financial Crisis
The world is increasingly immersed in tariff wars and great uncertainty . After a series of consultations and delays, the US administration is imposing 25% tariffs on most imports from Canada and Mexico from April 2 and doubling the current 10% tariff on Chinese imports to 20%, which will affect about $1.5 trillion in annual imports. This is…