By:
Moustafa Ahmad
Sacad Muhumed
In recent months, several international and regional media outlets have reported the incoming Trump Administration's impending recognition of Somaliland. Somaliland is a country in the Horn of Africa that operates as a de facto sovereign state, but remains unrecognized internationally. Positioned in the strategic Gulf of Aden, it plays a key role in regional trade and security while maintaining both stability and democratic governance. Accordingly, regional analysts and scholars have examined what this could mean for the Horn of Africa region, Middle Eastern powers—and perhaps most importantly of all, for US-China relations. Against the backdrop of major competition between the United States and China, as well as the unpredictability of the new Trump Administration, some experts are calling on Washington to reconsider its relations with Africa. Although the United States seeks to advance its strategic interests, a future strategy that relates to African states should consider and engage with the legitimate political and economic aspirations of African people. Somaliland is no exception.
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Nina Miholjčić Ivković
The question of how a new Trump Administration would affect the European Union's connections with Taiwan hinges on several factors, from the United States' stance on China to Europe's own strategic interests in the region. If we look at Trump's first term and his approach to foreign policy during this time, his administration took a more confrontational stance toward China, which was reflected in its stronger support for Taiwan. This included arms sales, official visits, and a broader endorsement of Taiwan’s international presence. However, Europe’s approach to Taiwan during Trump’s presidency was more cautious, with many European leaders striving to balance their economic and diplomatic relations with China while cautiously supporting Taiwan's democratic system. The European Union’s "One China Policy"—which recognizes the government of the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal government of China—still remains a core tenet, even as it has called for greater space for Taiwan on the international stage.
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By:
Julian McBride
It is undeniable that Taiwan faces an existential threat from a much larger and militarily superior counterpart across the Strait, the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Potentially facing an offensive by the Chinese military within the next several years, Taiwan has been looking for ways to bolster its defense. When considering various methods that Taiwan can use to defend itself from the authoritarian rule of the PRC, one possibility could be for the Taiwanese military to utilize its small but strong self-defense forces in a lethal doctrine akin to that of the current British military.
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