The Ethiopia–Somaliland MoU should remain alive. But its future lies in a practical Berbera corridor, open commitments...
Horn of Africa & Red Sea Security
This category provides in-depth strategic analysis of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region—one of the world’s most consequential geopolitical crossroads. Explore expert coverage of regional security, military developments, maritime strategy, international diplomacy, trade corridors, energy security, critical infrastructure, and the growing competition among global and regional powers. From the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to the Gulf of Aden and the wider Red Sea basin, Horn of Africa Strategic Review examines the political, economic, and strategic dynamics shaping Somaliland, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, and neighboring states, while assessing their impact on Africa, the Middle East, and the international community. Through rigorous analysis and informed commentary, this section helps readers understand the evolving strategic landscape of one of the world’s most important regions.
Saudi Arabia prioritized Somalia’s diplomatic claims while failing to build a strategic relationship with Somaliland. As Houthi...
Michael Rubin’s call for Armenia to recognize Somaliland extends beyond historical solidarity. It opens the possibility of...
Discover how the Somaliland Coast Guard is evolving from a national security force into a strategic maritime...
Ethiopia’s Maritime Doctrine and the Somaliland Test: Cooperation, Recognition or Regional Hegemony?
As Ethiopia pursues maritime access and a new regional order, Somaliland faces a defining strategic choice. This...
The Abraham Accords transformed Israel’s relations with the Arab world, while the emerging Isaac Accords seek to...
By Prof. Nassir Hussein Kahin For centuries, control of the Red Sea has determined the balance of...
Cybersecurity may become one of the most significant pillars of emerging Israel-Somaliland partnerships. As both nations deepen...
The current President of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Cirro”, a former opposition Wadani Party leader, is...
The mission acknowledged that Somaliland’s case was “unique and self-justified in African political history.” It concluded that...