Somaliland
US-China
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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