Tag Archive for: Geopolitics
Geopolitical dynamics in the Horn of Africa
An Emboldened Horn of Africa Axis and an Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis Await the Biden Administration
By Guled Ahmed | Middle East Institute
Summary
The Biden Administration is set to face a series of challenges in the Horn of Africa. Given…
Statement on Ethiopia by the Senior Study Group on Peace and Security in the Red Sea Arena
Source: USIP
As members of the bipartisan senior study group on peace and security in the Red Sea arena, we are watching with grave concern the situation in Ethiopia. While many of the facts remain unclear, the risks of escalation are certain:…
“America First” and Implications for US Strategy in the Horn of Africa
Source: Small Wars | Richard McManamon
Abstract
Since taking office, President Trump has challenged the global order with his “America First” approach. He has questioned the role of the US and its Allies within NATO, exited the Paris Climate…
What Ethiopia’s Brewing Conflict Means for the Country—and the Region
Source: Small Wars | Aly Verjee and Susan Stigant | USIP Publication
A protracted conflict between the federal government and the Tigray region is still not inevitable, but it will require both sides to choose another path.
Violent conflict…
Ethiopia’s Problems Will Not End with a Military Victory
Substantial efforts are needed to reduce political tensions ahead of elections in 2021.
USIP Publication: Aly Verjee | Tuesday, November 24, 2020
As violence continues over control of the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray, Ethiopia’s future…
‘Abiy Ahmed had to punish those seeking to break up Ethiopia’ – Djibouti President
Source: The African Report
The deadly conflict between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigrayan rebels continues to intensify, especially after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed issued a warning on Sunday to surrender within 72 hours. But despite…
Russia Opening Major Military Base in Sudan
Source: Military Watch Magazine
The announcement of plans for the establishment of a Russian naval base on Sudan’s east coast, which has reportedly been under consideration since 2017 but is thought to have been delayed by a Western backed…
Russia Planning Major Naval Base in Sudan
Source: Military Watch Magazine
New Facility to Service Nuclear Assets
The Russian Defence Ministry is planning to build a naval base on Sudan’s east coast, which would provide the Navy with its second overseas facility after the one on Syria's …