Saturday, April 11, 2026

Turkey Bets on High-Risk Horn of Africa

 World Politics Review published on 9 April 2026 a commentary titled "Turkey's High-Risk, High-Reward Wager in the Horn of Africa" by Elfadil Ibrahim.  

Turkey is investing billions of dollars in oil and gas development, advanced weaponry, and expanding security cooperation in the Horn of Africa, especially Somalia.  The Horn of Africa is a risky neighborhood facing a number of actual and potential conflicts.