Tobias Burgers

Nov 9, 2023 | thediplomat.com | Tobias Burgers |Scott N. Romaniuk

Competition for rare-earth mineral wealth on the seafloor could lead to further tensions and even conflict. By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk As the green energy revolution continues to progress and gain traction in Europe, the United States, and China, there is a noticeable surge in the demand for rare-earth metals (REMs), which are among the vital building blocks for clean energy technology.

Nov 9, 2023 | tribunecontentagency.com | Tobias Burgers |Scott N. Romaniuk

Rare earth metals (REMs) occupy a pivotal role in a diverse array of items that are integral to the continuous shift toward sustainable energy. From solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, wind farms, and electric vehicles to electric networks, battery storage, and hydrogen, REMs are indispensable to producing these systems and instruments.

Nov 8, 2023 | myemail.constantcontact.com | Jon Gertner |Daphné Richemond-Barak |Richard Gowan |Tobias Burgers

Quotes of the Day:“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” - Albert. Einstein“An arrogant person considers himself perfect. This is the chief harm of arrogance. It interferes with a persons main task in life – becoming a better person.” - Leo Tolstoy"The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history."- George Orwell. ​1.

Nov 8, 2023 | thediplomat.com | Tobias Burgers |Scott N. Romaniuk

Rare earth metals (REMs) occupy a pivotal role in a diverse array of items that are integral to the continuous shift toward sustainable energy. From solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, wind farms, and electric vehicles to electric networks, battery storage, and hydrogen, REMs are indispensable to producing these systems and instruments.

Jul 15, 2023 | thediplomat.com | Tobias Burgers |Scott N. Romaniuk

Features | Security | East Asia The rising use of unmanned systems is reshaping Asia’s security dilemma in flashpoints like the Taiwan Strait. Several years ago, in a series of articles published in The Diplomat, we analyzed the emergence of unmanned systems, highlighting their role in the progression toward a period characterized by reduced human involvement in conflicts and the advent of unmanned warfare in the Asian region.