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The 2026 Iran–United States–Israel Confrontation: objective analysis of causes, justifications, legal issues, likely endgames and economic consequences

May 21, 2026April 11, 2026 by Geopolitical Brief

Summary Between late February and early March 2026, coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel against targets inside the Islamic Republic of Iran produced a dramatic escalation: explosions in multiple Iranian cities, substantial Iranian retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israeli territory and U.S. forces in the region, and significant civilian casualties and infrastructure … Read more

Strategic Stakes: Turkey and Israel in Somalia and Somaliland

April 25, 2026April 11, 2026 by Geopolitical Brief

The Horn of Africa has become a critical arena for regional and global powers, with Somalia and Somaliland at the center of strategic competition. While Somalia struggles with decades of instability, militant activity, and weak governance, Somaliland has maintained relative peace and functioning institutions, despite its lack of international recognition. These contrasting realities shape how external powers, notably Turkey and Israel, pursue their interests in the region.