Global supply chains, rare earth minerals, and more.
Thursday Reads
July 20, 2023
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President Biden Is Failing to Secure Our Critical Supply Chains
by Marco Rubio
Washington must move beyond end product-focused projects and begin securing critical supply chains from start to finish. Read it here.
How America Can Escape China’s Rare Earth Pincer
by J. Peter Pham
Beijing’s decision to lash out against U.S. curbs on advanced technology sales may have inadvertently alerted the world to the risks that China's effective monopoly poses to vital supply chains. Read it here.
The Senate’s NDAA Would Lower Space Force’s Safety Standards
by Jonathan Ward
Using established vendors with proven track records, robust testing procedures, and technological maturity is essential to minimize risks and maximize the probability of success. Read it here.
Italy’s Underrated Space Program
by Dario Cristiani
The geopolitical logic of Italy’s development as a space actor is of particular relevance for the United States. Read it here.
China Has a Clear Middle East Strategy. Does America?
by Harley Lippman
Just as Beijing perceives economic and security ties as building blocks toward an overarching security architecture, Washington must follow suit. Read it here.