As global demand for critical minerals surges, competition for these essential resources has intensified, reshaping international relations and economic strategies. Countries at the heart of these tensions, such as Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are grappling with the complex challenge of balancing economic ambitions, security concerns, and sustainability goals. At a recent panel at the Ford School, Boubacar Bocoum, lead mining specialist at the World Bank, joined faculty experts Ambassador Susan Page and Kamissa Camara, former Foreign Minister of Mali, to explore these intricate dynamics.
