Malaysia's Rare Earths Conundrum: A Geostrategic Catch 22 The Lynas Pentagon deal has thrust Malaysia into the spotlight, exposing a tangled web of national security, foreign policy, and human rights concerns.
The country's rare earth resources have become a prized commodity in the global game of supply chain geopolitics. Malaysia is well positioned to become a key player in this game, with an estimated 16.
1 million tonnes of non radioactive rare earth resources.