Arms
EXCLUSIVE
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.
PODCASTS
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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