ISPI | Laura Birkman in MED This Week on developments in the MENA region
Laura Birkman contributed to the ISPI’s MED This Week newsletter. The MENA region, already grappling with instability and conflicts, is also facing the growing impact of climate change. Laura Birkman gives her perspective on The Iraqi-Turkish dilemma: can water crisis pave the way for better cooperation?
IRTC Round Table | Irina Patrahau on critical raw material strategies and policies
On October 24, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM (CET) HCSS Analyst Irina Patrahau and other experts will present the approach of their country or supranational entity on critical/strategic raw materials evaluation and policy developments for CSRM management. Register to join this session online to learn about how different countries are juggling priorities.
New Report: Europe’s Strategic Access to Battery Minerals in a Changing Geoeconomic Landscape
Batteries are central to the EU’s transition to a low-carbon economy. This paper analyses the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from the three most widespread battery chemistries – Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC); Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP); and Sodium Ion Batteries (SIB) – on two timelines, 2025 and 2030 and provides three main takeaways for EU-based policymakers and industry actors.
