Somalia

Tigray Tinderbox Risks Regional Conflict in Horn of Africa

Military buildups along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border, as Tigray forces splinter, suggest a renewal of regional conflict may be soon.

A New Partner: 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.

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.

A New Protectorate: Türkiye in the Horn of Africa

In Part 2 of our first Horn of Africa series, Guled Ahmed and I explore Erdogan's exploitation of geopolitics in Somaliland, Somalia, and Ethiopia.

Unrecognised Independence: The Somaliland Case

In the first edition of this Horn of Africa series, Guled Ahmed and I explore Somaliland's 1960 independence, legal challenges, and state-building journey. Listen now!

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The secessionist actions of Milorad Dodik threaten Bosnia’s stability, risking EU membership, and regional peace amid growing tensions.