FDD Events Podcast FDD Morning Brief | feat. Rageh Omaar and Jonathan Conricus (Feb. 3)
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Feb 3, 2025 Rageh Omaar, a seasoned journalist and International Affairs Editor for ITV News, joins former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus for an in-depth analysis of the Middle East's evolving conflict dynamics. They explore Iran's new ballistic missile capabilities and the concerns surrounding Qatar's role with Palestinian prisoners. The discussion shifts to the Horn of Africa, dissecting colonial legacies and geopolitical alliances, while also examining the influence of media narratives, particularly the evolution of Al Jazeera, on regional tensions.
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Jihadi Presence in the Horn of Africa
- The Horn of Africa hosts various Sunni jihadi organizations, including Al-Shabaab and a local ISIS offshoot.
- This makes the region a complex battleground with rising hostility towards the West, the US, and Israel.
Somaliland vs. Somalia
- Somaliland and Somalia have different historical and political trajectories, influencing their stability.
- Somaliland, a former British protectorate, has seen more stability and democratic transfers of power than Somalia.
Global Power Play in the Horn of Africa
- Different global powers have strategic interests in the Horn of Africa, creating a complex geopolitical landscape.
- Turkey and Qatar are heavily invested in Somalia, while Ethiopia, the US, and the UK have stronger ties with Somaliland.