In June 2025, a landmark trilateral agreement was forged in Washington, D.C., bringing together the United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda. This “Critical Minerals for Security and Peace Deal” aimed to resolve years of conflict in eastern Congo while also ensuring the U.S. access to the region’s highly sought-after mineral resources. … Continue reading Implementation Watch: Will M23 Rebels Be Included—or Undermine the “Peace for Minerals” Deal?