Abdulkadir Isak Abdi is a political risk and foreign policy expert. He serves as an Analyst at Titan, evaluating global political trends and advising on strategic risks. He also supports business strategy at Graystone. Abdulkadir specializes in geopolitical analysis and international diplomacy. He holds a Master of Public Administration in Government from Arizona State University and dual degrees in International Relations and International Trade from the University at Buffalo.
Somalia’s Silent Struggle
How Internal Betrayal, Youth Exploitation, and Ethnocentrism Threaten the Nation’s Future Introduction Somalia stands at a critical crossroads. Decades of internal conflict, corruption, and ethnocentric politics have left the country…
Power, Profit, and Ports
A Realist Analysis of the Türkiye-Somalia Hydrocarbons Agreement Abstract This article analyzes the 2024 hydrocarbons agreement between Türkiye and Somalia from a realist international relations perspective. Realism views global politics…
Sovereignty at Stake: A Strategic Critique of the Türkiye–Somalia Hydrocarbons Agreement
A comparative analysis of recent Somali petroleum agreements and the implications of opaque bilateral energy deals on sovereignty, transparency, and state-building. Abstract This article critically evaluates the Türkiye-Somalia hydrocarbons agreement…
From Normalisation to Reform: Challenging Corruption and Shaping Somalia’s Future
Introduction Corruption in Somalia is not a new phenomenon, but its normalisation by political elites and public officials threatens to erode the country’s already fragile institutional foundations. Despite efforts to…
Riding a Dead Horse: How Somalia’s Warlords Stall Progress
I. Introduction Since the collapse of its central government in 1991, Somalia has faced persistent instability primarily due to warlordism. The "Dead Horse Theory" describes the futile continuation of ineffective…
Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal: A New Threat to Somalia’s Sovereignty?
The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland has sparked regional controversy, threatening Somalia’s sovereignty and reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia’s decision to…
The Struggle for Universal Suffrage in Somalia: Political and Security Challenges
Political Instability, Security Threats, and the Struggle for Universal Suffrage Introduction Somalia stands at a critical juncture in its political development, grappling with the challenges of transitioning from a clan-based…