Myanmar: Peace, Money, Markets and Minerals in Myanmar

Mar 27, 2026 | Wesley Alexander Hill
Forbes
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The race for critical minerals is usually framed as an industrial rivalry between the United States and China. But in some conflicts, these resources serve as an unexpected tool for peacemaking. Agreements tied to critical minerals in conflict areas such as Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda are sometimes criticized as cynical resource grabs. But they also create shared incentives that help sustain peace and advance routine economic activity.