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Bucket-wheel excavators mine rare earth materials on Ukrainian soil on February 25, 2025, in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine. (Kostiantyn Liberov via Getty Images)
Independent Consultant
Mathias Khalfaoui is an independent consultant working on issues related to insecurity and development in West Africa, with a keen interest in coastal countries. His multiple field missions have given him a strong understanding of local dynamics.