Gulf attention is turning inward: why the Iran war could destabilise the Horn of Africa

Gulf states have been opportunistic players in the Horn of Africa.

By: Brendon J. Cannon, Khalifa University, The Conversation

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Published: March 10, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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By Brendon J. Cannon, Khalifa University

Gulf states have become increasingly prominent in the squabbles, civil wars and inter-country tensions in the Horn of Africa over the past decade. The countries in this region include Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somaliland, Somalia and Djibouti.

As a result, the US-Israel war on Iran matters for the Horn, where Gulf money, Gulf diplomacy and Gulf defence equipment have become part of the operating environment of conflict and rivalry.

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