| Description |
1 online resource (6 pages) |
| Series |
ASP briefing |
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ASP briefing
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| Summary |
Rare earth metals are essential for the United States' military and economic well-being. Yet the U.S. has been particularly lax when it comes to securing the supply of these metals. The U.S. has gone from the world's top producer and supplier of rare earths to being completely dependent on one country, China, for its supply. China's dominance in the rare earths market will have profound implications for U.S. national security in the next couple of years. As it is, some analysts already believe it is too late to avoid a global shortage of rare earth metals, placing the U.S. in greater risk. The U.S. needs to take steps now to remedy this situation |
| Notes |
"February 1, 2011." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ASP, viewed July 16, 2013) |
| Subject |
Rare earths -- Strategic aspects
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National security -- United States.
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National security
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
American Security Project.
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