climategeopolitics

The Climate Crisis as a Geopolitical Multiplier

The climate emergency is no longer just an environmental issue; it's a powerful geopolitical force reshaping alliances, economies, and security paradigms worldwide. Resource scarcity—especially of water and arable land—is exacerbating conflicts in regions like the Sahel and the Middle East. The race to control critical minerals essential for renewable energy (lithium, cobalt, rare earths) is creating new dependencies and rivalries, with China currently dominating supply chains. Meanwhile, the Arctic melt is opening new sea routes and resource frontiers, drawing major powers into a cold competition. Climate-induced migration is straining borders and fueling political instability in receiving nations. How nations adapt, mitigate, and negotiate this new reality will define future power structures, potentially leading to a world of "climate haves" and "climate have-nots."

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