Zimbabwe Takes a Stand Lithium sits at the center of the emerging energy and industrial system, underpinning battery storage, electric vehicles, and a growing share of digital and defense infrastructure. Demand is rising quickly, but as with other critical materials, the challenge is not finding lithium in the ground. It is turning that resource into…

Argentina: Copper’s New Frontier Executive Summary Copper sits at the center of modern industrial systems, underpinning electricity, electrification, and digital infrastructure. Demand is rising in predictable ways, but turning copper deposits into stable, accessible supply is becoming more complicated. Most of the world’s supply is concentrated in a small number of countries like Chile, Peru,…

Two American citizens were indicted this month for helping embed North Korean IT workers inside more than one hundred U.S. companies. They are part of a coordinated, state-backed effort to generate more than $5 million in revenue, access sensitive systems, and bypass sanctions without ever crossing a border. The model is simple and effective. North…

On Monday, China’s top economic planner stepped in to block Meta Platforms from acquiring Manus, an AI startup with Chinese roots that had relocated to Singapore, ordering the $2 billion deal to be unwound. On its face, it looks like a regulatory intervention. In practice, it cuts directly at a model that had quietly become standard in the AI…

China’s property sector developed into a central component of its economic model over several decades. Following the country’s economic reforms in the late 20th century, real estate became one of the primary channels for growth. Developers financed expansion through debt and pre-sales, local governments relied heavily on land sales to generate revenue, and households increasingly…

Key Terrain Cyber presents our recommended reading list for anyone interested in learning about Cyberspace Warfare.

Key Terrain Cyber presents the ultimate Army Navy competition! The rivalry is heating up, and it’s time to pick a side. Show where your allegiance truly lies and help lead your team to victory. No, it’s not time for Army-Navy football or basketball. We are talking about the big game: great power competition! It’s up…

Key Terrain Cyber is excited to announce the selection of the 2024 Key Terrain Cyber Research Fellows! After a meticulous review of numerous applications, we are proud to welcome a talented group of individuals to our team. Each of these servicemembers have shown a steadfast commitment to advancing their expertise in one of the many…