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The HORN Institute produces a range of publications and strategic analysis designed to inform policymakers and practitioners working in the region. These outputs provide timely insights into evolving political, security and geopolitical developments across the region.

Somalia’s constitutional crisis: A high-stakes gamble

On 2 February 2026, Banaadir regional police stormed the federal parliament in Mogadishu, halting any proceedings.  Journalists were expelled, MPs threatened to be shot, and …

Rethinking Elections and Democratic Practice in Eastern Africa: Crisis, Adaptation, and the Future of Political Participation

The HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies hosted the webinar Rethinking Elections and Democratic Practice in Eastern Africa: Crisis, Adaptation, and the Future of Political …

Sudan, the Red Sea, and Gulf Rivalries: How Regional Competition is Reshaping Security and Governance in the Horn of Africa

This article examines how Gulf rivalries are reshaping security dynamics and governance structures in Sudan, positioning the country as a central arena within Red Sea …

The War in Iran: Lessons for African States Hosting Foreign Military Bases

The eruption of “Operation Epic Fury,” the joint United States–Israel campaign against Iran launched on February 28, 2026, has exposed a structural vulnerability that African …

Military Technological Evolution: How Drones are Redefining Conflicts in the Horn of Africa

This article examines how drone warfare is reshaping armed conflict in the region through four distinct but interrelated case studies: the Tigray war in Ethiopia, …

De-escalating Ethiopia Eritrea Tensions

The Horn of Africa confronts the credible prospect of a second Ethiopia–Eritrea war

Keynote Address by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs, at the Horn of Africa Security Dialogue 2026

By: Dr. Abraham Korir Sing'Oei Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues and Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I am privileged to join you at the Horn …

The US-Israel War on Iran and Africa’s Mounting Dilemma

What began as a joint US-Israel military strike on Iran has rapidly evolved into a conflict whose shockwaves are reverberating well beyond the Middle East. …

HORN OF AFRICA SECURITY DIALOGUE 2026 – Navigating Regional Resilience and Security in an era of Declining International Aid

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This policy brief is informed by the proceedings of the Horn of Africa Security Dialogue 2026, which was convened on 12–13 March 2026 …