Horn Center for Democracy

Horn Prospects

Where Vision meets policy

Here at HCD, we are working to shape knowledge production on crosscutting issues in the Horn of Africa (HoA). As such, we recently launched a blog called Horn Prospects, with the motto “Where Vision Meets Policy.” Through this platform, HCD provides expert analysis of emerging regional developments and strategic issues to inform policies that advance democratization, human rights protection, and peacebuilding in the HoA.

Our publications are primarily authored by our in-house researchers and regional experts and are reviewed by scholars and practitioners from the region. By offering analytical depth, we aim to equip decision-makers with the information they need through our reports on current regional dynamics, insightful analysis, and deep dives into the geopolitical and economic shifts shaping the region.

Geopolitics in Motion: External Interventions in the Horn of Africa and the Escalation of Conflict in Sudan

March 20, 2026

Geopolitics in Motion: External Interventions in the Horn of Africa (HoA) and the Escalation of Conflict in Sudan The Horn...

Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland as an Independent State: Key Lessons and Regional Implications

February 16, 2026

Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland as an Independent State: Key Lessons and Regional Implications IntroductionBeyond the wars, conflicts, insecurity, famine, and...

Eritrea’s Withdrawal from the Inter-Governmental Authority for Development: Implications on Bilateral Relations and Multilateral Arrangements

February 5, 2026

Eritrea’s Withdrawal from the Inter-Governmental Authority for Development: Implications on Bilateral Relations and Multilateral Arrangements Since gaining its independence in...