The pact with Turkey and Pakistan has evolved quickly from a vague political commitment. Riyadh hopes it will help it navigate a thorny Middle East crisis.
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The resumption of fighting, paired with the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, complicates regional strategy and energy policy for the Gulf powerhouse.
The US has been interested in Somaliland due to its strategic location on the Gulf of Aden.
The opposition’s win in Somaliland’s election could help the breakaway state cement its place as a democratic state in a volatile region.
The persistence of the Al-Shabaab terror group has convinced Turkey it needs to provide more active military support in Somalia.
