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Horn of Africa Strategic Review

Independent analysis of geopolitics, strategy, and policy shaping Somaliland’s recognition , the Horn of Africa, and the Red Sea Corridor.

We provide original, research-driven insight into diplomacy, security, global power competition, and strategic resources in one of the world’s most consequential regions.

Somaliland’s Recognition is No Longer Up for Debate: However, It Must Not Be Achieved at the Expense of Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity. 519aac24-07c7-4da2-b731-d66f04c3c279

Somaliland’s Recognition is No Longer Up for Debate: However, It Must Not Be Achieved at the Expense of Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity.

hornofafricastrategicreview.com June 13, 2025

The recent intensification of U.S.-Somaliland relations, highlighted by military agreements, high-level meetings, and the tabling of a...

President Ciro’s Diplomatic Masterclass Brings Somaliland to the Brink of Recognition IMG_1279 - Copy

President Ciro’s Diplomatic Masterclass Brings Somaliland to the Brink of Recognition

hornofafricastrategicreview.com June 7, 2025

By Prof. Nassir Hussein Kahin. In less than six months since assuming office, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi...

Somaliland: Unlocking Untapped Potential of Tourism.

Somaliland: Unlocking Untapped Potential of Tourism.

hornofafricastrategicreview.com May 5, 2025

By Prof. Nassir Hussein Kahin Somaliland, a land of breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, holds...

Somaliland Government and the Private Sector Must Prioritize Vocational Education to Build a Thriving Tourism Industry.

Somaliland Government and the Private Sector Must Prioritize Vocational Education to Build a Thriving Tourism Industry.

hornofafricastrategicreview.com May 5, 2025

By Prof. Nassir Hussein Kahin As Somaliland begins a new chapter under its recently elected government, there...

Update on The Forgotten Soldiers: A Call to Action for Somaliland’s New President. khatumo releeses 25 prisoners

Update on The Forgotten Soldiers: A Call to Action for Somaliland’s New President.

hornofafricastrategicreview.com April 15, 2025

Update: Pictures below and above are 25 prisoner released yesterday from SSC-Khatumo prison, signalling an early...

Welcome to Horn of Africa Strategic Review

Somaliland’s Recognition is No Longer Up for Debate: However, It Must Not Be Achieved at the Expense of Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity.

President Ciro’s Diplomatic Masterclass Brings Somaliland to the Brink of Recognition

Somaliland: Unlocking Untapped Potential of Tourism.

Somaliland Government and the Private Sector Must Prioritize Vocational Education to Build a Thriving Tourism Industry.

Update on The Forgotten Soldiers: A Call to Action for Somaliland’s New President.

From Livestock to Strategic Ports: The Economic Foundations and Future of Somaliland

Somaliland’s Strategic Offer to the U.S. Gaines New Urgency Amid Red Sea Rivalries and Shifting Global Alliances

Somaliland’s Strategic Offer to America: A Gateway to Mineral Security and Red Sea Stability

Somaliland’s Bold Gamble: Ports, Minerals, and a Plea for Recognition

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