African Arguments published on 21 January 2026 a commentary titled "The Horn and the Gulf: How a New Geopolitical Confluence Is Emerging" by Ngala Chome, former research fellow at Ghent University.
Israel's recognition of Somaliland is reverberating across the Red Sea. Networks of influence in the Horn of Africa and Gulf States are resulting in new power configurations. This is impacting traditional outside powers and changing the relations of newer ones with major consequences for the future of the region.
