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Volume 1, Issue 2 (1-2025)
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The Horn of Africa region in the east of this continent consists of four countries: Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti. Due to its geographical, geopolitical, strategic, geostrategic, geo-economics, etc. features, this region has always been of interest to regional and extra-regional actors. Each of the actors is trying to exert influence in this region and its countries and nations according to their national and strategic interests. Saudi Arabia is one of the active regional actors in the countries of the Horn of Africa. It seems that, in addition to its political, economic, military and security goals, this country pursues the promotion of its ideology and thinking, that is, Wahhabism. This research aims to investigate the ideological actions of Saudi Arabia in the countries of the Horn of Africa with the descriptive-analytical method and using library sources. The results show that Saudi Arabia is trying to promote Wahhabism among the Horn of Africa Muslims by spending financial expenses in the form of education, creating educational infrastructures, supporting Wahhabi groups, etc.
Volume 1, Issue 2 (1-2025)
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The turbulent region of the Persian Gulf and West Asia, as well as the Horn of Africa, has always been at risk of establishing security due to political and social turmoil and sometimes long and erosive wars. While in today's world, security is still one of the most important goods that can be supported by stability and progress. Iran and Saudi Arabia, as the two main powers in the Persian Gulf and influential powers in the Horn of Africa, can play a pivotal role in creating regional security. Security cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia can be expanded on various aspects, from the field of shipping, energy, and the fight against smuggling to cooperation on areas of influence. Having said that, the basic question is raised, what are the challenges and obstacles of security cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa? The temporary answer to this question is as follows: The acting of the United States of America in the Persian Gulf, the lack of common understanding regarding security issues, geopolitical differences and cultural-religious differences and the lack of understanding over the area of influence are the challenges and obstacles to the security cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa. The research method in this article is descriptive-analytical and in order to collect data and information, library and internet sources have been used. Based on the findings of this research, de-threats from Shiite Islam and confronting Iranophobia, technical and economic cooperation and finding a framework for cooperation on regional issues can be considered as solutions to realize security cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Volume 2, Issue 1 (12-2019)
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The Horn of Africa includes four countries: Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti. One of the problems in this region is the border and territorial Conflicts and its insecurities in the border areas of the countries. Various factors are effective in creating this instability and border insecurity. Among them, history, historical mentalities, and the role of colonial history is significant. This research is a descriptive-analytical study that uses library resources to investigate the role of history in creating border insecurity with a case study of the role of colonialism in border insecurity in the Horn of Africa. The dependent variable of the research is border insecurity and independent variables are history, colonial history, and the Horn of Africa region. The main question is what is the role of history and historical changes in creating border insecurity in the Horn of Africa? In the Horn of Africa, the most important border conflicts and insecurities include border clashes between Ethiopia and Eritrea; Djibouti and Eritrea; and the insecurity has been caused by ethnic and tribal conflicts in the Somalia-Kenya border areas. The research results show that the history, colonial history, and actions of the colonial powers in drawing the borders of the countries, especially in the Horn of Africa region, which is based on colonial interests and not local interests, it has played an important role in border disputes between countries and instability and insecurity in border areas.
Volume 2, Issue 1 (3-2025)
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This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of Turkey’s emerging role as a key power in the strategic developments of the Horn of Africa. In recent years, Turkey has become a prominent regional actor through a multifaceted approach that encompasses economic diplomacy, developmental aid, and military cooperation. Using qualitative and mixed research methods—including data analysis, reviews of documents and reports, and case studies—this research examines Turkey’s objectives and strategies in the Horn of Africa, analyzing their impact on international relations and regional geopolitical dynamics. The findings reveal that Turkey, by expanding its influence and forming new alliances, seeks to reinforce its position as a significant actor within regional and global power balances. This active engagement not only aims to strengthen Turkey’s diplomatic and economic stature but also substantially shapes its foreign policy orientations and enhances its soft power on the international stage.
Volume 2, Issue 1 (3-2025)
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Egypt considers its presence and influence in the Horn of Africa as an essential component of its national security and geopolitical strategy due to its geographical location and its vital dependence on the Nile River. This region, which includes Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Sudan, is of strategic importance because of its proximity to the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. As such, it has become a focal point in strategic competition among regional and international powers. This research employs a descriptive-analytical approach and utilizes the conceptual framework of strategic culture to explore the question: how Egypt's role as a regional power in the Arab world and Africa has influenced its policies in the Horn of Africa? The study contends that Egypt’s strategic culture, emphasizing its role as a central power within the Arab world and Africa, has driven the country toward more assertive policies and a stronger presence in the Horn of Africa. This approach aims to reinforce Egypt’s leadership position and limit the influence of competing powers in the region.
Volume 3, Issue 1 (12-2020)
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Regional convergence of countries is one of the common phenomena in the international arena in economic, security, political, military, cultural, scientific, environmental, etc issues. The "Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden" is one of the regional systems that in January 2020 centered on Saudi Arabia and with the membership of 8 coastal states of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia And Jordan was established. This research uses descriptive and analytical methods and using library resources including books, scientific articles, reports of strategic centers, news, and analysis of international media, etc. seeks to identify, study and analyze the causes and goals of Saudi Arabia in pursuing the establishment of the "Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden". The main question is what are the goals of Saudi Arabia in pursuing the establishment of the "Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden"? The results show that Saudi Arabia in the establishment of the Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden" pursues six goals in geopolitical, geo-economics, geostrategic, security, military, developmental, economic, political, etc dimensions.