Berbera’s plans for development, including modernisation of its seaport and airport, as well as the special economic zone, all depend on availability and affordability of energy.
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It’s likely that the terrorist group will be defeated one day. But there are no signs that the political elite is capable of changing.
Al-Shabaab remains a strong regional actor and has proved itself to be a resilient force. It’s time to weigh a non-war strategic option
A modern port raises Puntland’s stake within the fragmented political landscape of Somalia and prevents traders from seeking alternatives.
Ethiopia’s direct engagement with Somalia’s regional governments will likely weaken the prospects of restoring a functioning Somali state.
Many urban residents live in dire poverty, lack shelter, and have limited access to basic services.
Somalia’s big test will be how to marry the social power of the clan system with a democratic future.
The decision to redeploy in Somalia represents a renewed emphasis on the old rivalry with Russia.
The core obstacle to stability in Somalia is the lack of agreement among political, religious, and business elites on how to govern their country.
President Mohamud’s main challenge is to restore security in the capital Mogadishu and elsewhere.
Whoever wins the presidential election will inherit a host of challenges that have persistently tormented previous Somali leaders.
The recent flurry of developments is just the world catching up to the reality of Somaliland.
The political and security order which numerous foreign actors have been investing in has produced marginal benefits for the population.
Although polarising, parliament’s move to extend Farmaajo’s term has presented a practical road-map to hold direct elections for the first time since 1969.
Women’s motivations for joining terrorist networks belie Kenyan media accounts of naive girls manipulated through romantic notions of Jihadi brides or wives.
While the insurgent group rebuffs talks on the national stage, it frequently negotiates local issues with the government and other groups through senior clan elders.
In spite of a massive military effort the war against al-Shabaab has been effectively stalemated since 2016.
The death of Al-Shabaab’s leader triggered deadlier suicide bombings as the group desperately tried to demonstrate its resilience.
Declining US involvement in The Horn would leave a vacuum that others can fill.
New evidence has made possible a more accurate estimate of how many African personnel have died since the Somalia mission deployed in March 2007.
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University of Portsmouth
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Professor of International Affairs, George Washington University
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Fellow, King's College London
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Professor in Development and Conflict, Durham University
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Associate Professor of International Relations, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
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Lecturer of Political Science and International Relations, University of Hargeisa
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Extraordinary Professor, University of Pretoria
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Assistant Professor of International Security, Institute of International & Civil Security (IICS), Khalifa University
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Research Manager at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Hargeisa
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Programme Administrator/ researcher, University of Hargeisa
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Assistant Professor of International Security, Department of Humanities & Social Science, Khalifa University
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Lecturer, School of Security, Diplomacy & Peace Studies, Kenyatta University
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Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences, Technical University of Mombasa
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PhD Candidate, Politics & International Studies, SOAS, University of London
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PhD Candidate, Bayreuth University
