US-Ukraine Natural Resources Deal: A Compromise Amidst Tensions

This chapter examines the recent natural resources deal between the US and Ukraine, which aims to establish an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction in return for access to its mineral resources. It discusses the deal's implications against the backdrop of ongoing tensions with Russia and highlights the transactional nature of international relations in the pursuit of security guarantees. Additionally, the chapter addresses the broader economic concerns stemming from the US-China trade war and the challenges faced by various industries within this landscape.