Mapping the World · SEASON 37
Rare Earths: A Strategic Issue
Episode 7 · 2026-03-13
- Documentary
Episode overview
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.
12 minutes
Season 37 episodes
1. The world of intelligence: the major players2026-01-09
2. Cities: Facing Heatwaves2026-01-16
3. Serbia: Between Beijing, Brussels and Moscow2026-01-30
4. Drones: New Warfare2026-02-06
5. Ukraine: Resilience in Wartime2026-02-13
6. Denmark: A Time of Threats2026-02-20
7. Rare Earths: A Strategic Issue2026-03-13
8. South Africa: A Regional Power2026-03-20
9. The soybean, a geopolitical crop2026-03-27
10. United States: The Economy According to Trump2026-04-03
11. Demographics: A World of Old People?2026-04-10
12. EU and India – One friendship among many?2026-04-17
13. Tea, a trendy beverage2026-05-08
14. Texas, a state of contrasts2026-05-15
15. DRC: The Never-Ending War?2026-05-22
16. From Bolsonaro to Lula: Where is Brazil headed?2026-05-29
17. Russia-EU: Hybrid Warfare2026-09-04
18. EU-USA: Interdependent?2026-09-11
19. Gold: From Safe Haven to Global Rush2026-09-18
20. Shanghai: A Showcase of China’s Rise2026-09-25
21. Asia and Africa: Strengths and Weaknesses2026-10-02
22. Medicines: A Global Market2026-10-09
23. The Baltic States - Lithuania2026-10-30
24. The Baltic States - Latvia2026-11-06
25. The Baltic States - Estonia2026-11-13
26. Episode 262026-11-27
