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Geopolitical and economic dynamics behind Serbia’s Jadar lithium project

The environmental impact of the Jadar lithium mining and processing project appears to be a concern primarily for Serbia and its citizens. For other stakeholders involved, the focus seems to be on their own interests—whether that's financial gains, access to lithium, or Europe's strategic efforts to reduce dependence on China. Economist Jeffrey Sachs argues that the economy often serves as a tool of geopolitics, a perspective that aligns with the diverse interests at play in the Jadar project. The project…