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Aerial view of MP Materials’ leach circuit facility, highlighting U.S. industrial policy investments in rare earth refining for national security

Statecraft’s new frontier: Trump’s industrial policy unveiled

The Trump administration has embarked on a distinctive industrial policy, directly intervening in strategic sectors. This approach aims to bolster national self-sufficiency, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, and reshaping global economic dynamics. Its implications are profound

A 3D topographic model of Africa in light, polished material with golden lines representing economic networks, set against a dark background

Africa’s century or just another mirage

Africa’s true size, obscured by Mercator’s colonial legacy, hides a continent brimming with demographic vigour and critical resources. For astute investors, understanding this reality is the first step towards capitalising on Africa’s strategic opportunity

President Donald Trump, dressed in a blue suit and tie, leans toward a microphone while speaking in a dimly lit setting

Trump’s minerals push: A bold move or a pipe dream?

Trump’s new executive order seeks to supercharge domestic minerals production for national security. But will deregulation and financing shifts be enough to break U.S. dependence on foreign resources?