US-China Mineral and Energy Competition Expands from Greenland to Africa

The strategic rivalry between Washington and Beijing is increasingly centered on securing critical minerals and energy resources, with competition extending from Greenland's mineral wealth to Alaskan gas and African mining operations. Natural resources are being leveraged as instruments of geopolitical influence, reflecting a broader shift toward resource nationalism and supply-chain security. The scope and intensity of this competition remain uncertain, but it signals a deepening structural rivalry with implications for global trade and investment flows.