A New Era for Ethiopia and Somalia?

For decades, Ethiopia and Somalia have been entangled in conflict and tense relations, from the Ogaden War of the 1970s to territorial disputes involving Somaliland. Yet, a recent breakthrough signals hope for a new chapter. Following Turkish mediation led by President Erdoğan, Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to start technical talks, aiming to resolve their dispute over Ethiopia’s sea access while respecting Somalia’s sovereignty. This agreement could transform the Horn of Africa, fostering cooperation in trade, security, and regional stability. But what does this mean for Somaliland and the global powers backing this deal? Join us to explore the implications of this historic moment. MY LATEST BOOK! Secession and State Creation: What Everyone Needs to Know Oxford University Press https://global.oup.com/academic/produ... Amazon https://amzn.to/2MPY3W2 Audiobooks.com https://www.audiobooks.co.uk/audioboo... SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Hello and welcome! My name is James Ker-Lindsay, and here I take an informed look at International Relations, conflict, security, and statehood. If you like what you see, please subscribe. Even better, consider becoming a Channel Member. Thank you! SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE http://www.youtube.com/c/JamesKerLind... BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER    / jameskerlindsay   VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Titles 00:47 Tensions between Neighbours: Ethiopia and Somalia 02:25 Ethiopia-Somalia Relations, 1960-1978 04:30 Ethiopia-Somalia Relations after the Ogaden War, 1978-1991 06:01 Ethiopia and Somalia, 1991-2024 07:56 The 2024 Ethiopia-Somaliland Agreement 09:34 The Effects of an Ethiopia-Somalia Agreement SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO https://kit.co/JamesKerLindsay https://www.themaparchive.com The contents of this video and any views expressed in it were not reviewed in advance nor determined by any outside persons or organisation. Some of the links above are affiliate links. These pay a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps to support the channel at no additional cost to you. #Ethiopia #Somalia #Somaliland