As Somaliland expands its diplomatic relationship with Israel, hostile actors are attempting to weaponize religion, misinformation and...
Editorial Analysis
Editorial Analysis features are the official editorials, opinions, and perspectives of the editorial team at Horn of Africa Strategic Review. This section presents thoughtful commentary on major political, diplomatic, economic, and security developments affecting Somaliland, the Horn of Africa, and the wider international community. Through evidence-based analysis, strategic insight, and informed editorial judgment, we examine current events, emerging trends, and critical policy issues that shape regional and global affairs. These opinions and editorials reflect our commitment to promoting informed public discourse, responsible journalism, and a deeper understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities facing Somaliland, the region and the world.
Somalia’s condemnation of Somaliland’s growing partnership with Israel reflects a deeper geopolitical shift. As diplomatic recognition evolves...
The ongoing confrontation involving Iran and repeated threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have exposed...
Somaliland’s Recognition Clock may have Just Started Ticking in Washington.
International diplomacy is not a theological exercise. It is an instrument of statecraft.
Perhaps the single most important phrase uttered by Omaar during his recent interview was this:
“The north star...
“I am deeply privileged to call myself a Somalilander.”
Sir Gavin Williamson
The geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa is undergoing a historic transformation. The old ideological foundations...
For decades, the international community has maintained a paradoxical policy toward the Horn of Africa: continuing to...
The most dangerous element in this cycle is the radicalization of the young. A generation raised in...