Meredith Schwartz

Associate Fellow, Critical Minerals Security Program
Meredith Schwartz

Meredith Schwartz is an associate fellow for the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Prior to joining CSIS, she worked as a senior associate at Vogel Group, a bipartisan government affairs firm. At Vogel Group, her work focused on energy and trade policy work for clients, including several in the critical minerals and materials sector. She also completed internships with the International Trade Administration at the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok through the Department of State’s VSFS program. She graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a BS in quantitative economics and political science.

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G7 Critical Minerals Ambitions and Iran's Natural Resources

As G7 leaders discussed critical minerals coordination and strategies to de-risk supply chains, a U.S.-Iran deal opens the possibility for investment in Iran’s untapped copper as a new frontier for critical mineral investment.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — June 18, 2026

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G7 Critical Minerals Ambitions and Iran's Natural Resources

An audio version of "⁠G7 Critical Minerals Ambitions and Iran's Natural Resources⁠," a new critical question by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — June 18, 2026

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Rare Earth Export Restrictions One Year Later

China’s 2025 rare earth export restrictions exposed a critical U.S. national security vulnerability. Washington responded with billions in financing and global partnerships. One year on, we assess the response—and how far the United States still is from true resilience.

Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — April 27, 2026

Minerals Diplomacy Meets Market Reality: The Case of Pakistan

Pakistan’s mineral resources offer long-term potential for diversifying supply chains. However, security risks, weak institutions, and structural constraints are foundational challenges that increase risk exposure for any U.S.–Pakistan minerals partnership.

Report by Meredith Schwartz and Gracelin Baskaran — April 15, 2026

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Industrial Policy Is Back—And Minerals Are at the Center

An audio version of ⁠“Industrial Policy Is Back—And Minerals Are at the Center,”⁠ a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 26, 2026

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Industrial Policy Is Back—And Minerals Are at the Center

The United States has revived its industrial policy playbook to support critical minerals through price floors, stockpiles, and equity. But in a sector shaped by geology, cost curves, and market risk, durable security depends on commercial viability—not just public capital.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 26, 2026

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Critical Minerals Ministerial Introduces New International Cooperation Strategy

An audio version of "⁠Critical Minerals Ministerial Introduces New International Cooperation Strategy⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 13, 2026

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Critical Minerals Ministerial Introduces New International Cooperation Strategy

At the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial, 55 foreign ministers convened to advance minerals security through new bilateral and plurilateral frameworks, marking a shift toward coordinated, market-shaping efforts to stabilize prices and strengthen allied supply chains.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 13, 2026

China’s Rare Earth Campaign Against Japan

China’s imposition of new rare earth export restrictions on Japan, following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, represents an escalation in China–Japan tensions and highlights Beijing’s increasing reliance on mineral export controls as a deterrence tool.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — January 13, 2026

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China’s Rare Earth Campaign Against Japan

An audio version of "⁠China’s Rare Earth Campaign Against Japan⁠," a new Commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — January 13, 2026

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