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Meeting with Somalia Parliament Member Abdullahi Hashi Abib

On March 20, 2023, Dr. Abdullahi Hashi Abib, Member of The Federal Parliament of Somalia, visited Russian International Affairs Council On March 20, 2023, Dr. Abdullahi Hashi Abib, Member of The Federal Parliament of Somalia, visited Russian International Affairs Council. The discussion touched upon the interests of various external ...

22.03.2023

International Crisis Group Discusses Security and Development in the Horn of Africa

... development issues in the Horn of Africa in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, economic recession, and exacerbation of regional conflicts. The discussion focused on national models of social and political modernization, including in Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia, the demographic prospects of these countries, opportunities and challenges for the development of democratic institutions, external debt, and a regional arms race. Other topics included issues associated with the activity of external players,...

16.07.2020

ISS vs Al-Shabaab: Inter-jihadi Conflict in Somalia

Interview with Richard Barrett CMG OBE, Director of The Global Strategy Network Al-Shabaab, a jihadist fundamentalist group based in Somalia, claimed responsibility for the deadly attack carried out in Nairobi on January, 15–16 that killed 21 people. The al-Qaeda affiliated group seeks to establish a fundamentalist Islamic state in Somalia and controls much of the country's southern ...

23.01.2019

Should Russia Militarily Assist Somalia Against Al Shabaab?

On April 19, 2016, Somalia’s Prime Minister Abdirshad Ali Sharmake held a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. At that summit, Sharmake requested Russian support for his efforts to strengthen the Somali military’s ability to confront ...

19.06.2016

Horn of Africa - The High Costs of the Fight Against Piracy

Will Libya become another Somalia? According to Italian Interior Ministry, the Islamic State has already taken control of ports and maritime assets in key Libyan territories, prompting real concerns that such actions could lead to a boom in piracy and maritime crime. Imitating ...

19.05.2015

Somalia – world community’s headache

Key to the solution of the Somali problem: the Somalis themselves Why did dramatic events occur in Somalia which led to the collapse of the state as a result of two decades of civil war? How to solve the Somali crisis? External peace efforts coupled with the experience of resolving inter-clan conflicts by the traditional Somali society may yield positive ...

11.03.2012

Poll conducted

  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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