The Cost of Disunity Jul 31, 2025 A strategic realignment is urgently needed. While political battles consume attention on the periphery, Al-Shabaab is consolidating its grip at the core threatening the very foundations of the Somali ... Read more
Decoding Shabelle Offensive May 18, 2025 Understanding Al-Shabaab’s Recent Gains and Strategic Intentions In February 2025, Al-Shabaab launched a bold offensive across Hiiraan, Middle Shabelle, and Lower Shabelle, capturing 19 strategic loca... Read more
Al-Shabaab in Transition Mar 20, 2025 Over the past 30 days, from mid-February to March 19, 2025, Al-Shabaab (AS) has intensified its operations across Somalia’s Middle and Lower Shabelle regions and Banadir, with a notable escalation nea... Read more
The Missing Link? Dec 25, 2024 The counterterrorism operations in Somalia have been a protracted and complex struggle, marked by significant military gains followed by frustrating reversals. This article identifies the critical mis... Read more