Somaliland
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Recognition: A Similar Fight for Survival
Taiwan and Somaliland face diplomatic isolation but thrive as strategic trade hubs. Explore their fight for recognition and global impact as Trump weighs up U.S. policy in the region.
EXCLUSIVE
Why is Somaliland Strategically Important to the United States?
The strategic location, democracy, and security role of Somaliland makes the de facto state a key U.S. ally. Will Trump recognise its sovereignty in 2025?
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
Somaliland Recognition: The Gauntlet Falls to the International Community
In our final episode, we discuss the internal and external barriers facing Somaliland independence—the international community must act now.
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.
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Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms
Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.
Neutrality in Question? Austria Debates Age Old Thinking
Austria debates its military neutrality amid rising NATO influence in Europe, as Brigadier Dr. Walter Feichtinger analyses security shifts post-Ukraine invasion.
It is Lonely in the Middle: How Mass Immigration, Stagnation, and Taxes is Stripping Centrist Politics
Centrist parties across Europe and the UK are losing ground as immigration, stagnation, and rising taxes fuel populist momentum.
From Fighters to Tractors: French Firms Refuse to Bend
French farmers once blocked Brussels over beef imports. Now Dassault is holding Berlin hostage over it's share of fighters.
Britain’s New Empire of Arms: Keir Starmer’s Missile Diplomacy in India
A £350 million missile contract shows how much Britain's global power has diminished today.
