Tag: Somaliland
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Ethiopia, Eritrea, and the struggle for the Red Sea
In this episode, the guest is Dr. Haim Koren, a researcher and lecturer at Reichman University and Israel's former ambassador to Egypt and South Sudan, to discuss the renewed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. According to Dr. Koren, what seems like a local conflict over sea access is actually part of a complex web of regional and global interests, affecting the entire Horn of Africa and the Middle East.
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Recognition of Somaliland: Interests, risks, and a changing world order
This episode's guest is Dr. Haim Koren, former Israeli ambassador to South Sudan and Egypt and currently a lecturer at Reichman University. The conversation deals with Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a state entity that split from Somalia about 30 years ago. Dr. Koren analyzes the historical and geopolitical background of the region, the strategic interests of Israel and other powers, and the possible implications of the move.