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The promise of nickel
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Rebroadcast: To electrify our economy, the world needs more nickel. Indonesia has plenty and hopes it can pave the road to prosperity. How the rush for metals is shaking up global geopolitics.
Guests
Cullen Hendrix, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
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Mari Pangestu, former trade minister of Indonesia.
Habib Nadjar Buduha, founder of Tolitoli Labengki Giant Clam Conservation.
Elina Noor, senior fellow, Asia Program at the Carnagie Endowment for International Peace.
Christopher Pollon, author of "Pitfall: The Race to Mine the World’s Most Vulnerable Places."
Jose Fernandez, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.
Todd Malan, chief external affairs officer and Head of Climate Strategy for Talon Metals.