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Mapping the World Season 37, Episode 7: Rare Earths: A Strategic Issue
Sought after for their magnetic and luminescent properties, essential for renewable energy and displays, rare earths have become highly strategic resources. China holds nearly half of the world's reserves, followed by Brazil, India, Australia, Russia, Vietnam, the United States, and Myanmar. Watch Mapping the World Season 37, Episode 7 Rare Earths: A Strategic Issue in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Mapping the World Season 37, Episode 7 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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The Hamas attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, exposed a major flaw in Israeli intelligence services, considered among the best in the world. In a world where warfare is becoming hybrid, the challenges for intelligence services are immense, and their ability to inform, influence, and manipulate is a primary factor in power.
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Cities: Facing Heatwaves
By mid-century, the number of cities exposed to temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius for three consecutive months will have tripled. 1.6 billion city dwellers are said to be threatened by these extreme weather events. Excess mortality, respiratory illnesses, and worsening inequalities in cities worldwide. Faced with this emergency, cities are mobilizing and innovating.
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Serbia: Between Beijing, Brussels and Moscow
Serbia is a key Balkan country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, led by President Aleksandar Vučić. An official candidate for EU membership, Serbia has not applied sanctions against Moscow and has a good relationship with Beijing. Where does its future lie?
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Drones: New Warfare
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Ukraine: Resilience in Wartime
For four years, Russia has struck at Ukraine's vital infrastructure with the aim of demoralising the population. More than 9.5 million people have been forced to leave their homes and find refuge in other regions or abroad. But the Ukrainians have shown great resilience in the face of Russian aggression.
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Denmark: A Time of Threats
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Rare Earths: A Strategic Issue
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13 min
The soybean, a geopolitical crop
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United States: The Economy According to Trump
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