Omar Abdi
Senior Fellow
Omar Abdi leads FIKIR Institute's work on Somalia's foreign relations and Red Sea security, with a focus on Middle East-Horn of Africa strategic dynamics and their implications for Somali sovereignty and stability.
Peace & SecurityForeign PolicyRed Sea SecurityRegional Diplomacy
Machapisho
Israel's Recognition of Somaliland: Implications for Peace and Security in Somalia
Israel's recognition of Somaliland is part of a wider realignment of Middle Eastern and Red Sea security interests. FIKIR Institute examines the drivers behind the decision, its risks for peace and security in Somalia, and how Mogadishu should respond.
10 August 2026