The Brutal Economics of Resource Wars

Download the CFO's Guide for AI and Machine Learning for FREE at https://netsuite.com/ModernMBA War is a battle over information as much as it is about logistics, territory, and bodies. Much has been said of the potential mineral deal between the United States and Ukraine. The Trump administration has made it clear that Ukraine must sign this deal in order to secure continued support from the United States. They’ve asserted that this deal is how Ukraine will pay back for all the hundreds of billions in aid that’s been sent their way. With the speed of the news cycle, it’s impossible to separate propaganda from the substance. All the reporting is big on headlines and light on nuance. Numbers are thrown around like candy and technical names are tossed like buzzwords. The Ukrainians proclaim that they have $13-15 trillion worth of minerals - so paying back billions to the U.S. will be easy - it’s just that they need security guarantees. Putin claims that Ukraine’s minerals aren’t worth as much - and if the U.S. really wants minerals, it’ll be easier to just buy them straight from Russia. Ultimately, history repeats itself, and this is not the first modern armed conflict to spiral into a struggle over natural resources. In this Modern MBA episode, we’re diving into the economics of the United States - Ukraine minerals deal, evaluating what parts actually have value, and drawing parallels between what’s happening today to what happened decades ago in the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the 1990 Persian Gulf War. ============================= Modern MBA Resources - these are the tools that we’ve vetted and use to fuel our growth. ============================= 💰 Find the best credit card for you (60 secs, 5 questions, no email required): https://cards.moneymatchup.com/modern... 🚗 Get the cheapest car insurance: https://secure.moneymatchup.com/auto-mba 👉 Invest with a full 1% transfer bonus with Public: https://secure.moneymatchup.com/publi... 👉 Save 30% on first 6 months of QuickBooks: https://secure.moneymatchup.com/quick... 👉 Get $100 cash when you run payroll with Gusto: https://secure.moneymatchup.com/gusto... 👉 Launch your side hustle with a LLC for $0 https://secure.moneymatchup.com/zenbu... ============================= Support Modern MBA - we're 100% independent, self-funded, and committed to making business education free to all. ============================= ☕ Tip: https://buymeacoffee.com/modernmba ☕ Patreon:   / modernmba   🤳🏻 TikTok:   / modernmba   🤳🏻 Instagram:   / modern.mba   🤳🏻 Reddit:   / modernmba