US Holds Secret Talks With Myanmar Military Ruler Amid Rare Earths Hunt
· World · Al Jazeera, Bloomberg
The US administration is holding secret diplomatic talks with Myanmar's military ruler, who has been accused of genocide. Behind this outreach lie America's strategic hunt for rare earth minerals, a detained businessman, and a lucrative lobbying deal involving a Trump ally. The outreach marks an unusual diplomatic shift for Washington regarding Myanmar's military junta. The exact scope and terms of the ongoing discussions remain undisclosed. Further details regarding the detained businessman and the specific lobbying agreement have not been made public.
Why it matters
The talks could reshape US policy in Southeast Asia and affect global supply chains for critical rare earth minerals.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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