Congo international relations: From Congo to your car

Cobalt powers electric cars, phones—and the clean energy revolution. The Democratic Republic of the Congo holds over 60% of the world’s supply. But who’s in charge?

This video explores the power struggle between China, the U.S., and the DRC, the human cost of cobalt mining, and what it all means for global politics and climate change.

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