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Gulaid Yusuf Idaan is a distinguished senior lecturer, researcher, policy analyst, and youth activist based in Somaliland, with extensive expertise in international law, diplomacy, governance, and the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa. He operates at the intersection of academia, policy, and state-building, with a focus on international recognition, sovereignty, regional security, and strategic diplomacy.

Gulaid holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master of Arts in International Law & …

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The Unrecognized State America Needs U.S. Strategy and the Imperative of Republic of Somaliland R...

The Unrecognized State America Needs U.S. Strategy and the Imperative of Republic of Somaliland R...

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The Strategic Imperative for U.S. Engagement with Somaliland: Rethinking Policy Frameworks in the...

The Strategic Imperative for U.S. Engagement with Somaliland: Rethinking Policy Frameworks in the...

The militarization of the Red Sea corridor has transformed this peripheral maritime zone into a critical nexu…

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The Alliance America Didn't Build: India, Israel, and Somaliland Reshaping the Horn of Africa

The Alliance America Didn't Build: India, Israel, and Somaliland Reshaping the Horn of Africa

The article “The Alliance America Didn’t Build: India, Israel, and Somaliland Reshaping the Horn of Africa” e…

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Jerusalem - Addis Ababa - Berbera corridor signals new regional alignment amid rising Middle East...

Jerusalem - Addis Ababa - Berbera corridor signals new regional alignment amid rising Middle East...

By Araweelo News Network Associated Online Agencies Introduction: From Theoretical Framework to Diplomatic Pr…

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Jerusalem - Addis Ababa - Berbera corridor signals new regional alignment amid rising Middle East...

Jerusalem - Addis Ababa - Berbera corridor signals new regional alignment amid rising Middle East...

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From Addis to Berbera: India’s strategic pivot in Horn of Africa

From Addis to Berbera: India’s strategic pivot in Horn of Africa

The article examines India’s expanding strategic engagement in the Horn of Africa, starting with Prime Minist…

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أطفال صوماليلاند ليسوا وثيقة سياسية: تفكيك فبركة الجزيرة الإعلامية

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بقلم: غوليد يوسف عيدان لم يكن الحدث في كلمات الأطفال. الحدث كان في القرار التحريري الذي انتشل مقطعاً عفوياً من بحر الإنترنت، وحوّله إلى “قضية سياسية” تُبث لملايين المشاهدين. هنا لا نتحدث عن زلة صحفية، بل عن اختيار متعمد لاستخدام براءة الأطفال كوقود لمعركة سياسية لا يفهمونها. في العلوم السياسية والقانون الدولي، الطفل لا يمثل الدولة. لكن “الجزيرة” ارتكبت انحطاطاً مهنياً حين حولت كلمات أطفال إلى “مؤشر” على موقف سياسي.
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Gulaid Yusuf Idaan's Blog

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Gulaid Yusuf Idaan is a senior lecturer and researcher specializing in diplomacy, international law, and international relations in the Horn of Africa. He holds multiple Master’s degrees and publishes extensively on state recognition, geopolitics, governance, and regional security, linking academic analysis with policy-relevant insight.
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A Dream Realized After 34 Years

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Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Report this post. "After 34 years of patience and perseverance, Somaliland stands increasingly visible on the international stage.
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