

[GLOBAL SOUTH] China, Indonesia and the Great Power Competition for Transition Minerals
Nov 26, 2024
Putra Adhiguna, Managing Director at the Energy Shift Institute, discusses Indonesia's pivotal role in the global nickel industry, crucial for electric vehicle batteries. He explores the challenges posed by the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to curb China’s dominance in the supply chain. Adhiguna highlights Indonesia's regulatory hurdles and the urgent need for better governance to navigate environmental and ethical concerns. The conversation sheds light on the competition between the U.S. and China for transition minerals and what it means for Indonesia.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating the EV Market and Mineral Competition
03:07 • 10min
Navigating Indonesia's Nickel Landscape
12:50 • 12min
Navigating Indonesia's Nickel Dilemma
24:48 • 18min
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Critical Minerals and Foreign Entities
42:52 • 3min
Navigating Great Power Competition in Africa's Resource Management
45:29 • 2min
Exploring the Political Economy of Transition Minerals and South-South Cooperation
47:59 • 4min