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Israel’s Somaliland recognition: A strategic play and diplomatic precedent
Israel has officially recognized the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, marking a significant change in regional relations and challenging Somalia’s opposition...
The Geopolitics of Ports: Re-evaluating Economic Interdependence in the Horn of Africa
When Ethiopia’s prime minister revived his call for sea access in early 2024, regional headlines lit up overnight. It was not just about trade...
Somali Diaspora “The Untapped Engine for National Development”
At a time when many African nations are confronting debt distress, liquidity constraints, and growing skepticism about international lenders, Somalia stands at a crossroads....
Mogadishu Is Not in Tatters, It’s in Transformation
By any serious measure, Mogadishu today is more stable, more vibrant, and more hopeful than it has been in decades. So when The Economist...
51 Precision Strikes in Somalia: U.S. Forces Defending Forward, Respecting Sovereignty
Defending Forward, Respecting Sovereignty
The U.S. military carried out 51 airstrikes in Somalia from January through mid-July 2025. This strike activity—averaging just over two strikes...
Red Sea Ambitions: Ethiopia’s Assertive Posturing and Its Geopolitical Consequences
Ethiopia’s embattled Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed—who garnered a Nobel Peace Prize under contentious and arguably premature circumstances—now seems to be adopting the hardline tactics...
Hydrocarbons and Hegemony: Türkiye’s Oil and Gas Exploration in Somalia
In crafting the emotions and sentiments of societies and nations, misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation are efficacious and potent tools in shaping minds, opinions, and...
Ethiopia at a Crossroads: The Price of Consistent Policy U-Turns
Ethiopia, the most populous and ethnically diverse country in the Horn of Africa, has long been a key player in the region’s geopolitics. As...
Somalia’s Oil Deal with Türkiye Is Smarter Than Critics Want You to Believe
Listening to the loudest voices on social media, one might think Somalia has just handed away its oil wealth to Türkiye. No competition, no...
Somaliland and the emerging Geopolitical alignment in Middle East and Horn of Africa
In the last century, the Westphalian nation system has redrawn the political cartography across various parts of the globe. Shaped by colonial legacies, it...