Monthly Archives: January 2024

Somaliland Update: In The End, It Comes Down To Self-Interest

Posted on January 2, 2024 by nathanalbright

While I once wrote a lot of Somaliland updates, and still pay attention to what is going on in the de facto nation, there has been little to update the world on, from the point of view of the Western … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Captain’s Duty

Posted on January 2, 2024 by nathanalbright

A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy Seals, And Dangerous Days At Sea, by Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty It is little surprise that the dramatic events over a few days off the coast of Somalia would be turned into a heavily-memed … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Butler To The World

Posted on January 1, 2024 by nathanalbright

Butler To The World: How Britian Helps The World’s Worst People Launder Money, Commit Crime, And Get Away With Anything, by Oliver Bullough This is not a book that is likely going to be a very popular one in Great Britain. While … Continue reading →

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