# Resource Security
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Hydropolitical Brinkmanship: Pakistan Appeals to UN as India Threatens to Weaponize the Indus
Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council to hold India accountable for alleged violations of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty involving infrastructure on the Chenab River. The move follows inflammatory rhetoric from New Delhi regarding water diversion, which Islamabad warns could be treated as an act of aggression under the UN Charter.
Beyond the Highest Bidder: Beijing’s Strategic Pivot in Mineral Governance
China has overhauled its mineral management framework to prioritize strategic resource security and technical expertise over simple price-based auctions. The new regulations mandate strict ecological restoration and implement 'use it or lose it' policies to accelerate domestic exploration.
The Silent Predator: How China’s 'Invisible Mining King' Built a 550 Billion Yuan Empire
Yu Yong, the low-profile founder of CMOC, has redefined the Chinese mining industry through aggressive, contrarian acquisitions and a unique 'mining + trading' business model. By 2025, his strategy has propelled CMOC into the top tier of global mineral producers, dominating the cobalt market and expanding rapidly into gold.
Beijing Solidifies Control Over Critical Minerals with New Strategic Regulations
China has released new implementation regulations for its Mineral Resources Law, aimed at bolstering national resource security and environmental protection. The decree, signed by Premier Li Qiang, establishes a comprehensive system for strategic mineral reserves and imposes stricter ecological restoration requirements on mining companies.
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.