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A “Sputnik Moment” in Deep Sea Mining
China’s deep-sea mining deal with the Cook Islands risks leaving the United States behind in critical minerals essential for energy, defense, and tech.
New Zealand’s record of colonial oppression of the Cook Islands
The New Zealand ruling elite depicts itself as a benevolent colonial ruler defending the Cook Islands from the alleged ...
Los Angeles Times29d
Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
Cook Islands, with a population of 15,000, a tourism economy and a large exclusive economic zone, is a self-governing country in free association with New Zealand, which provides the bulk of ...
The Independent29d
Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands
A collection of 15 small islands and atolls, Cook Islands has a population of 15,000 and a large exclusive economic zone. It has been self-governing in free association with New Zealand ...
Natural History Museum13d
How deep sea sludge is inspiring leadership for a greener future
While many people might leap at the chance of an adventure, deep sea scientist Dr María Belén Arias Mella was on holiday and ...
Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
Campaigner says The Metals Company's loss of a third of its exploration area is sign of a stuttering industry.
China Is Mapping the Seabed to Unlock a New Edge in Warfare
The rapid expansion of China’s ocean exploration offers Beijing valuable military intelligence as it expands its naval reach ...