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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi inspect a guard of honor on October 29, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. (Getty Images)
Sahel Security Analysis (SSA) is an independent consultant based in the Sahel specializing in regional security issues. SSA supports public institutions and private partners operating in conflict zones. Its analyses are based on a large network of local contacts anchored at the heart of regional security dynamics.