External actors will play a decisive role in determining whether the Horn of Africa moves towards war or peace. Gulf states, with their economic and strategic interests in the Red Sea, could serve ...

Both America and China have their only permanent military bases in Africa at this strategic spot on the African side of the Bab al-Mandab strait, where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden (see map).

The two sides also discussed developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, and ways to achieve security and stability in Somalia and preserve its territorial integrity. The Foreign ...

The threat of war is looming over the Horn of Africa once again, with observers warning of a return to fighting in Tigray, which could also lead to conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Ethiopia’s ...

In addition, Flora’s ongoing research interests focus on evolving Horn of Africa and Red Sea (inter-)regional political relations and interests, especially as they relate to Somalia and other conflict ...