Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: Implications for Alliances in the Red Sea Basin
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland has significant implications for peace, security and stability in the Horn of Africa.
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland has significant implications for peace, security and stability in the Horn of Africa.
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The 12-day war between Israel and Iran showed that Information Operations have become a decisive part of modern warfare.
Some strategic experts fear there is a high probability of a renewed and expansive Israel–Iran war in the coming months.
To confront the long-term Israeli campaign aimed at dismantling its military capabilities, Iran will likely seek to increase the resilience of its forces.
Israel’s July 2025 military intervention in Syria is motivated by an attempt to preserve the post-December 2024 territorial security status quo.
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