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Exclusive: Recognition, Somalia, and Normalisation

Somaliland's Foreign Minister sits down with DET in Hargeisa, touching on sovereignty, recognition, and normalisation whilst championing stability in the Horn.

Trump’s Trade War on China: East Asia Seeks New Alliances

Trump’s tariffs spark a trade war, pushing China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia toward new alliances and shifting East Asia’s power balance.

Two Arteries, One Lifeline: Somaliland and Taiwan Talk Maritime Cooperation

Somaliland and Taiwan deepen ties amid Chinese pressure, defending sovereignty and maritime trade routes from Red Sea to East Asia.

Yonaguni: A New Frontier for China-Taiwan

The militarisation of Yonaguni island amid China-Taiwan tensions sparks debate—security stronghold or geopolitical risk for island residents?

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.

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Eurovision 2025 exposed deep geopolitical divides as Israel's participation sparked protests, boycott calls, and vote manipulation claims.

Tug of War: Centralisation Without Reward Brings the Fight Home

Somalia's regional leaders unite to resist economic centralisation, challenging Türkiye's deals and Mogadishu’s grip on resource control.

Kazakhstan: Wiring the Next Energy Superhighway from a New Socket

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Eurovision Autotune: Who is Really Singing?

Eurovision 2025 marks a shift from auto-tune to authenticity, as Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands champion raw, live vocal performances.