Category Archives: Somaliland

Somaliland’s Quid Pro Quo

Posted on November 29, 2010 by nathanalbright

Some recent developments between Somaliland and other nations, including China and Denmark, would seem to indicate that Somaliland’s economic potential and stable political and legal environment has not gone unnoticed in the global sphere.  It would therefore be worthwhile to … Continue reading →

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Research and Unforseen Implications in the Horn of Africa

Posted on November 27, 2010 by nathanalbright

In many ways, graduate school-level research is like playing with the Russian fabrige eggs, pulling off layers only to find more intricate layers of complication underneath.  Being the sort of person who likes to talk specifics, let us show how.  … Continue reading →

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A Lesson That Needs To Be Learned: Building Legitimacy From The Ground Up

Posted on November 24, 2010 by nathanalbright

What does opt-out day and intrusive pat downs at the airport have to do with a habit of failed states in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa and one of the most notorious failings of modern American diplomacy?  … Continue reading →

Posted in American Civil War, History, International Relations, Middle East, Military History, Musings, Somaliland | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments