This timely online discussion, held on May 22, 2025, explored how strategic mineral agreements are reshaping global diplomacy amid shifting geopolitical alignments. Experts from Ukraine, China, the U.S., and the EU shared their perspectives on resource security, trade dynamics, and diplomatic strategy in the evolving international landscape.

Speakers:
Ivan Us – Chief Consultant, Center for Foreign Policy, National Institute for Strategic Studies (Ukraine)
Xu Qinduo – Journalist at CGTN, Senior Fellow at the Pangoal Institution (China)
Jim Mullinax – Senior Foreign Service Officer, Diplomatic Fellow (United States)
Grzegorz Stec – Head of Brussels Office, Senior Analyst at MERICS (European Union)

Moderator: Kaiser Kuo, Co-founder of the Sinica Podcast