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Chameleon Diplomacy: Qatar and UAE Compete in the Horn
Qatar and the UAE vie for influence in Somaliland, with commentary from Moustafa Ahmad and Dr Andreas Krieg.
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Al-Shabaab: Mogadishu on a Knife’s Edge
Al-Shabaab advances toward Mogadishu, seizing key towns. Rising threats spark regional tensions as Somalia faces growing instability.
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A New Partner:Â Al-Shabaab and the Houthis
The Houthi war on Yemen is often analysed through a Iran-Saudi lens whilst the Houthis' growing ties with Al-Shabaab and Al-Qaeda in Somalia are overlooked.
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Anything for a Dollar: Djibouti, Arms Smuggling, and Terrorism
Djibouti's role in arms smuggling fuels regional conflicts in Yemen, Lebanon, and Somalia whilst undermining Somaliland recognition.
EXCLUSIVE
Triangular Diplomacy: Djibouti, the Houthis, and Somalia
Somaliland emerges as a stable partner while Djibouti deepens China ties, fueling Red Sea tensions, illicit trade, and regional instability.
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