Category: East Africa
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Libya: From Revolution to Ruin, and the Struggle for Stability Introduction Libya is a land of dramatic contrasts—vast deserts, ancient cities, and, in recent years, the chaos of civil war and foreign intervention. Once ruled by the eccentric and authoritarian Muammar Gaddafi, Libya seemed on the cusp of change with his ouster during the 2011…
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Djibouti and Eritrea: A Border Dispute in the Horn of Africa’s Strategic Crossroads Introduction Djibouti and Eritrea, two small but geopolitically significant nations in the Horn of Africa, share a fraught history defined by territorial disputes, strategic positioning, and the complex politics of the region. The two countries have long clashed over the desolate but…
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Somaliland: An Unrecognized Nation and a Beacon of Stability in the Horn of Africa Introduction In the northern Horn of Africa lies Somaliland, a self-declared independent region with a complex history and an ambition to be recognized as a sovereign nation. Unlike its conflict-ridden neighbor, Somalia, Somaliland has maintained relative peace, democratic governance, and stability…
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Somalia: Conflict, Resilience, and the Pursuit of Stability Introduction Somalia, a country on the Horn of Africa, is known both for its rich cultural heritage and for its decades of political instability, conflict, and humanitarian crises. Since the fall of its central government in 1991, Somalia has been portrayed as a land of warlords, pirates,…
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Egypt and Israel: From War to Peace and the Pursuit of Stability in the Middle East Introduction The relationship between Egypt and Israel is one of the most consequential and complex in the Middle East. Marked by a history of intense conflict, groundbreaking diplomacy, and delicate peace, this relationship has shaped the region’s geopolitical landscape…
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Rwanda: The Civil War, Genocide, and a Journey Toward Reconciliation Introduction Rwanda’s story is one of unimaginable tragedy and extraordinary resilience. This small, landlocked country in East Africa captured the world’s attention in the 1990s when it became the site of one of the most horrific genocides in recent history, a brutal culmination of ethnic…
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The Arab Spring: A Season of Uprising, Hope, and Unfinished Revolutions Introduction The Arab Spring was a defining moment in modern Middle Eastern history, a surge of people power that swept across the Arab world, demanding change from oppressive regimes. Beginning in late 2010 and peaking through 2011, a wave of protests erupted across North…
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Divided by Blood and Oil: The Story of Sudan and South Sudan Introduction Imagine a land rich with natural beauty, endowed with vast oil reserves, and home to ancient cultures—and yet, riven by decades of bloodshed and tragedy. The story of Sudan and South Sudan is one of hard-won independence marred by war, poverty, and…
Apocalypse Now Threedux: World War Thr33 