Security Cooperation in a Changing Horn of Africa

FIKIR Institute · 12 July 2026 · 6 min read

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Security cooperation across the Horn of Africa is being reshaped by shifting alliances, evolving threat patterns and the changing role of international partners.

An evolving threat landscape

Non-state armed groups, maritime piracy risks and cross-border instability continue to test the capacity of regional security architectures.

Toward durable cooperation

Long-term stability will depend on regional ownership of security frameworks, rather than reliance on externally driven, short-term interventions.

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