What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)? Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of REEs in the world.

Implications of uneven REE distribution: (a) Pathways - Economic and social development in ocean through industrialization in China. Global trade and given foreign (Australia). Boost in technological prowess (USA - Alaska and minerals). (b) Neechun - Threat to national sovereignty (Greenland harvested by USA recently). On lead to neo-colonialism and diffusion of benefits (China controls 80% cobalt in DRC). Resource nationalism and threat to global supply chains. China must improve R&D and extraction technology. Hauling & PRISM by DOT O SAI to secure mineral security critically. REEs for the new district supply.