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 …
Research Library
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.
- Webinar Report
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 …
- The HORN Bulletin
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 HORN Bulletin
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 …
- The HORN Bulletin
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, …
The Horn of Africa confronts the credible prospect of a second Ethiopia–Eritrea war
- Analysis
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 …
- Analysis
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. …
- Policy Brief
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 …