Book Launch – The Gulf States and the Horn of Africa: Interests, Influences and Instability
On April 7, AGSIW hosted a discussion examining the complex interactions between the Gulf Arab states and the countries of the Horn of Africa.
The Gulf states’ prominent role in the Horn of Africa has garnered substantial attention, from the proliferation of military installations and ports to the increase in military and economic aid and the active role of Gulf countries in attempting to resolve some of the region’s most intractable conflicts. Focusing on the nature of connections between the Gulf and the Horn of Africa, The Gulf States and the Horn of Africa takes a deep dive into the complexities of power projection, political rivalry, and conflict across the Red Sea and beyond. Bringing together scholars working on and in both regions, the book considers strategic competition between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and between the United Arab Emirates and both Qatar and Turkey, along with other international engagement such as joint anti-piracy operations, counterterrorism cooperation, security assistance, base agreements, and economic development.
AGSIW hosted a discussion around this essential publication of seasoned scholars to provide insights into the complex interactions between the Gulf Arab states and the countries of the Horn of Africa.
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Speakers
Simon Mabon
Chair in International Politics, Lancaster University; Director, Richardson Institute; Director, Sectarianism, Proxies and De-sectarianisation Project
Karen E. Young
Senior Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs
Moderator
Robert Mason
Non-Resident Fellow, AGSIW; Fellow, Sectarianism, Proxies and De-sectarianisation Project at Lancaster University
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