# Resource Security
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Submerged Strategy: China Unveils First Comprehensive Geochemical Map of Eastern Seabed
China has released its first comprehensive geochemical map of the eastern seabed, the result of a 20-year survey involving 20,000 data points and machine learning. The map charts the distribution of strategic minerals like rare earth elements, providing a critical data foundation for future resource extraction and maritime spatial planning.
Strategic Re-engagement: Why Washington is Dispatching Elite Paratroopers to a Volatile Middle East
The United States has deployed an elite airborne division to the Middle East, sparking international debate over whether the move aims to secure maritime chokepoints or protect critical uranium resources. This strategic pivot highlights a new era of resource-driven military policy in a multi-polar world.
Noble Gas, Geopolitical Stakes: China’s Quest for Helium Sovereignty
Seagate's warning of a looming helium shortage highlights a major vulnerability in the global semiconductor supply chain. China is mitigating this risk by pivoting its import reliance from the U.S. to Russia and Qatar while simultaneously boosting domestic extraction from coalbed methane.