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Ahmed Al-Ahssab is an expert on Yemeni and regional affairs. His notable works include The Identity of Power in Yemen: The Dialectic of Politics and History (2019) and The Anxiety of Politics: Yemeni Phenomena and Approaches (2025), in addition to his contributions to several co-authored books and strategic reports.

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Calls for Recognizing Somaliland and the Implications for Yemen

October 28, 2025
There have been growing signals of possible international recognition of the Republic of Somaliland. Former British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson alluded to the possibility of US President Donald Trump recognizing Somaliland’s independence in November 2024. His remarks coincided with favorable positions expressed by US officials who had … Read more