https://allafrica.com/stories/202502060264.html
The article writes on the need for regional collaboration among Ethiopia and Kenya in fighting collective security issues of the Horn of Africa. The article notes their combined operation against the “Shene” terror groups that carry out terrorism, arms smuggling, and other crime along their mutual border. It views the alliance as a symbol of more widespread regional security coordination, noting that transnational issues must be treated collectively. The article argues that such cooperation not only improves security but also fosters economic development, social cohesion, and cultural relations, resulting in sustainable peace and development in the region.
This alliance could be good for the region. It could lead to more stability and help grow the economy. This region has been through chaos and the land has been purged more than once. These alliances could help stop violence and agony. The rate of piracy could continue to go down with this alliance because there would be more forced acting to stop them. Along with the actions to stop sex trafficking, drug trafficking, and other illegal networks.
All the states in the Horn of Africa seem to be ok with the recent events. Mainly because of the human rights activism and the efforts to stop terrorism. Ethiopia and Kenya helped set the president that there needs to be change int eh region and it is possible. The region has a lot of geopolitical advantages and they will only grow along with the economy.
In class we talk about we talk about geopolitics and how states can have many advantages. The Horn of Africa has many of these geopolitical advantages but with the past conflicts and bad economy it is hard for them to thrive. These states joining forces would mean they are no longer fighting so one can become the hegemony of the region but it can be more of a multilateral system.