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After the Subcontracting State
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AI-generatedThe Horn of Africa is experiencing a geopolitical realignment as traditional power structures collapse. The end of the subcontracting model, which relied on Western financing and Gulf stability, has led to increased regional instability, affecting global energy and trade routes.
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- Port of Berbera in Somaliland shifted from Soviet control to a 30-year concession by DP World in 2016.
- Israel recognized Somaliland's independence on December 26, 2025, to secure a foothold near Yemen.
- Somalia canceled agreements with the UAE following Israel's recognition.
- US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, marked the collapse of the post-Cold War political economy in the Horn of Africa.
- The subcontracting model that provided stability in the region ended due to shifts in Western financing, Gulf stability, and Horn capabilities.
Sustained geopolitical disruption could lead to structurally higher oil prices, but economic slowdowns may offset demand.
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