Defense officials discuss strategies for strengthened security ties, navigating complexities from Somalia’s influence and regional diplomacy. Somaliland and Ethiopia convened in Hargeisa to deliberate on expanding...
The complexities of a post-Assad Syria and its implications for regional stability and Israeli security. The potential coexistence of Israel and a post-Assad Syria presents a...
Talks focus on technicalities of Ethiopia’s sea access request, balancing economic interests with Somalia. Ethiopia and Somalia are set to negotiate Ethiopia’s access to the sea,...
Facing relentless opposition and misinformation campaigns, Somaliland’s Foreign Minister must lead a bold push for international recognition and global awareness. Somaliland, a beacon of stability and...
Erdogan’s emphasis on Muslim solidarity and anti-colonial rhetoric positions Turkey as a middle power and trusted development partner in Africa amid global rivalries. Turkey’s growing footprint...
Cairo’s Expanded Role in the African Union Force Signals Broader Ambitions in the Horn of Africa Egypt is significantly expanding its military presence in Somalia as...
Turkish firm Favori’s unchecked operations in Somalia expose systemic issues tied to President Erdogan’s influence. The management of Somalia’s Mogadishu Aden Abdulle International Airport by Turkish...
Disagreements over troop allocations prompt Burundi to end its 17-year involvement in Somalia’s security operations. Burundi, a cornerstone of African Union peacekeeping efforts in Somalia for...
Riyadh seeks advanced fifth-generation stealth aircraft from Türkiye, highlighting regional defense shifts and strengthening bilateral ties. Saudi Arabia has entered advanced negotiations with Türkiye to acquire...
With Assad overthrown, Syria’s fractured rebel coalition, led by HTS, struggles to navigate the complexities of peacebuilding and power-sharing. The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad marks a...
The recent deadly clash between Somali and Ethiopian forces in Doolow, Jubaland, raises significant questions about external influences and the fragile balance of power in the...
French President Emmanuel Macron’s support for Ethiopia’s pursuit of sea access marks a significant diplomatic shift in the Horn of Africa, with implications for regional stability,...
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visits to Djibouti and Ethiopia highlight France’s shifting priorities and evolving strategies in Africa. Against the backdrop of declining influence in...
The reported buildup of Turkish military forces near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city along the Syria-Turkey border, marks a dangerous turning point in the already volatile Syrian...
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ascent signals a generational shift, but will it drive transformation or perpetuate conflict? Ahmed al-Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has emerged as...
Can Turkey’s diplomatic efforts hold against regional complexities and shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa? The Turkish-brokered Ethiopian-Somalian joint declaration has generated cautious optimism, but...
The fall of Damascus has brought a seismic shift to the Middle East, dismantling Iran’s carefully cultivated axis of influence while introducing a new and potentially...
The apparent disbandment and retreat of the Fatemiyoun Brigade (Afghan Shiite fighters) and Zainebiyoun Brigade (Pakistani Shiite fighters) mark a significant blow to Iran’s regional proxy...
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken seeks regional consensus on Syria’s transition after Assad’s downfall. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has embarked on a pivotal...
Examining the geopolitical motives behind Iran, Turkey, and Qatar’s rhetoric against Israeli actions in Syria Iran and Turkey’s vocal denunciation of Israel’s actions in Syria is...