Ismail D. Osman

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Ismail D. Osman: Former Deputy Director of Somalia National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) – Writes in Somalia, Horn of Africa Security and Geopolitical focusing on governance and security. You can reach him osmando[at]gmail.com @osmando

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Muslim Voters in Battle Ground States Boosted Donald Trump to Victory

In a turn of events Muslim voters, in battle states such as Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Arizona played a surprising part in Donald...

Somalia’s Path to Peace Through One Person, One Vote Election

After enduring, over three decades of conflict and turmoil Somalia finds itself at a juncture in its historical journey. The nation has faced hardships—...

From Zion to Zeila, Ethiopia’s Zionist Playbook

Ethiopia's approach to Somalia in recent years bears a striking resemblance to strategies employed by colonial powers and settler movements throughout history. Particularly, one...

Somalia’s Road to Democracy. One Person, One Vote Is the Only Way Forward

Somalia is on the verge of a historic event, preparing to hold its first one-person-one-vote election since gaining independence in 1960. This significant occasion...

Ethiopia’s Risky Maritime Ambitions – Undermining International Law for Sea Access

In the intricate world of international maritime activities, two concepts often come into play: "lease for port access" and "sovereign access to the sea."...

How Ethiopia’s Best Interest Lies in Retracting the Infamous MoU with Somaliland

Since October 2023, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's efforts to secure access to the Red Sea have increased regional tensions in the Horn of...

Harnessing Somalia’s Private Sector for National Development and Economic Stability

Somalia stands at a pivotal juncture in its history. After decades of conflict and instability, the nation is gradually moving towards peace and reconstruction....

Debunking VOA’s Misinformation on Somalia’s Fight Against Extremism

Recent reports, such as the one from VOA titled "Al-Shabab Reverses Somali Force Gains, Is Working With Houthis in Somalia," paint a misleading picture...

Trump’s Second Term: A Boon for China’s Dominance in Africa?

As the U.S. presidential elections loom, Africa finds itself at a critical juncture, potentially shaped by a second term under Donald Trump. Drawing from...

Ethiopia’s Civil unrest and the Tightrope of the Stability of Horn of Africa

In a continent already beleaguered by the ravages of conflict, from the brutal civil war in Sudan displacing millions to the simmering hostilities between...

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