Featured Analysis

Photo: adimas/Adobe Stock

Photo: adimas/Adobe Stock

Critical Minerals and the Future of the U.S. Economy

Critical minerals play an indispensable role in the modern economy—yet the U.S. mineral supply chain is highly vulnerable. This edited volume offers comprehensive analysis and recommendations to create resilient supply chains for national, economic, and energy security.

Report by Gracelin Baskaran and Duncan Wood — February 10, 2025

Recent analysis

Photo: CSIS

Photo: CSIS

Trade in Critical Supply Chains

The U.S. must act urgently to secure critical minerals vital to national security and economic competitiveness. This includes collaboration with allies, which will be key to competing with China’s dominance and building resilient supply chains.

Congressional Testimony by Gracelin Baskaran — May 14, 2025

See all analysis by Critical Minerals Security Program