The HORN Bulletin

This paper assesses the Ethiopia–Eritrea relationship through the theoretical lens of the security and foreign policy of landlocked States. It argues that Ethiopia’s landlockedness and Eritrea’s coastal leverage have produced …

The article examines the factors responsible for the insecurity in South Sudan, such as economic vulnerability and low governance capacity, mismanagement in the oil sector, proliferation of illicit small arms …

On September 9, 2025, Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, now the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa. GERD will have an installed capacity …

This paper explores the future of Kenya’s climate diplomacy by examining the interplay between climate security, scientific innovation, and cultural heritage. It analyzes how Kenya is redefining climate diplomacy through …

This article examines the opportunities and obstacles of federalism in Somalia’s state and nation-building efforts. Federalism was adopted as a governance framework to address Somalia’s historical clan-based divisions, political instability, …

Donald Trump’s return to office in 2025 has ushered in a wave of executive orders that have rippled across the globe, with particularly acute effects in the developing world

The ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a critical juncture following the flawed December 2023 elections, escalating violence between the Congolese military and insurgent groups …

This article highlights the geopolitical shift in Sudan following the civil conflict in April 2023.