Juliet Akamboe

Nov 14, 2023 | realcleardefense.com | Macdonald Amoah |Gregory Wischer |Juliet Akamboe |Morgan D. Bazilian

Minerals have defined key periods in technological development for much of warfare’s history. The Stone Age featured mineral-tipped spears and arrows; the Bronze Age included swords and shields of bronze, a metal alloy of copper and tin; and in the Iron Age, iron replaced bronze in many weapons, making them both lighter and cheaper. Since then, minerals have remained formative in changing human history—and warfighting.

Nov 10, 2023 | mwi.westpoint.edu | Gregory Wischer |Juliet Akamboe |Morgan D. Bazilian |Macdonald Amoah

Minerals have defined key periods in technological development for much of warfare’s history. The Stone Age featured mineral-tipped spears and arrows; the Bronze Age included swords and shields of bronze, a metal alloy of copper and tin; and in the Iron Age, iron replaced bronze in many weapons, making them both lighter and cheaper. Since then, minerals have remained formative in changing human history—and warfighting.

Sep 5, 2023 | payneinstitute.mines.edu | Juliet Akamboe |Morgan D. Bazilian |Juliana Reid

PAYNE INSTITUTE COMMENTARY SERIES: COMMENTARY By Juliet Akamboe and Morgan Bazilian September 5, 2023 Climate change poses a significant threat to Africa, a continent already grappling with challenges including poverty and a lack of access to basic human needs like clean water, healthcare, education, jobs and electricity. Africa is already witnessing severe environmental consequences with changing rainfall patterns, severe droughts and extreme weather conditions, which are stalling...

Mar 28, 2023 | thehill.com | Brad Handler |Juliet Akamboe

Vice President Kamala Harris will be in sub-Saharan Africa this week as part of the Biden administration’s effort to strengthen its diplomatic and economic relationships in the region. We have the opportunity to leverage trade policy to our advantage, with the potential benefits including strengthening clean energy supply chains — especially in light of intense investment and diplomacy by China on the sub-continent.