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Eritrean Red Sea port with ships and cranes.

They Tried to Isolate Eritrea. Now They Need Its Route.

For years, Eritrea’s detractors treated isolation as destiny. Sanctions, pressure campaigns, diplomatic coldness and a steady stream of hostile commentary were supposed to shrink the country’s strategic weight. Eritrea was to be boxed in, talked down, written off and kept outside

A disappointed-looking Somaliland leader

U.S. Somaliland Report Reaffirms Somalia’s Sovereignty

The U.S. report on Somaliland emphasizes that engagement does not equate to recognition, reaffirming Somalia's sovereignty. This stance aims to prevent further territorial disputes in the already volatile Horn of Africa region.

Newsroom desk with policy papers and a subtle Eritrea Red Sea map

A Career In Misreading: The Curious Case Of Michael Rubin

The article critiques Michael Rubin's analysis of Eritrea and U.S. foreign policy, highlighting his misinterpretations and unsupported claims. It argues that his views lack grounding in historical facts and strategic realities of the Horn of Africa.

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