More: Somaliland
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...
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...
Somaliland’s Diplomatic Gamble: Recognition, Risk, and the Palestinian Question
Abstract: Somaliland, an unrecognized but self-governing entity in the Horn of Africa, is facing a complex diplomatic challenge following reports alleging its potential involvement...
Somaliland: The Nation the World Won’t Recognize but Can’t Ignore
Authors: Daniel Haile and Will Childers*
Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia since the 1990s, has been a beacon of stability, security, and democratic governance,...
Somaliland’s Reaction to Trump’s Victory: Diplomatic Optimism and Strategic Caution
Abstract: Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election presents a potential shift in Somaliland’s diplomatic strategy, blending cautious optimism with strategic engagement. Somaliland, which declared independence from...
Egypt’s Blockade Threat and Hostility Toward Somaliland: Strategic Implications and Regional Consequences
Abstract: This article examines Egypt's threat to impose a diplomatic and economic blockade on Somaliland, focusing on the strategic motivations driving Egypt's actions in...
Egypt and Somalia strengthening economic and security collaboration
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting with his Somali counterpart, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Saturday to address matters of economic and security...
Somaliland – Ethiopia Agreement’s impact on Egypt – Somalia Relations
𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭: This article explores the escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa, with a focus on the geopolitical ramifications of recent military cooperation between...
Fostering Reciprocal Diplomacy: Building Bridges – The Somaliland-Ethiopia MoU
Abstract: This article examines the multifaceted relationship between Somaliland and Ethiopia, focusing on their economic, security, and political cooperation. The recent upgrade of Ethiopia's...
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."...