This article examines critical raw minerals, whose importance in the global economy and politics is growing because of their role in manufacturing and technology, as well as their potential to influence international relations. In addition, particular attention is paid to the position of the Central Asian region in the supply chain of these resources and to the regional cooperation initiatives being advanced. The author notes that not only the reserves of critical raw materials but also the capacity to extract and process them plays an extremely important role. The conclusion outlines the prospects for regional cooperation among the Central Asian states in the field of critical raw materials.

critical raw minerals, rare earth elements, regional cooperation, geopolitics, supply chain.

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