The Gulf States and the Horn of Africa

This timely volume offers a critical analysis of the regional and international relations of the Horn of Africa and Red Sea, focussing on the role of states from the Persian Gulf in these developments.

Robert Mason is a Fellow at The Sectarianism, Proxies and De-sectarianisation (SEPAD) project and Non-Resident Fellow, Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington

Simon Mabon is Director of SEPAD and Professor of International Politics at Lancaster University

‘This volume, by some of the foremost scholars on the region, offers an extensive overview of the region and a timely analysis of the complex interactions between the Arab Gulf, Horn of Africa and Red Sea regions. The various contributions provide valuable insights into the multi-faceted nature of inter-state competition and its impact on inter-regional relations while encompassing the often-overlooked views of the respective sub-regions. This book is a significant contribution to the understanding of regional and international politics, the nature of south-south relations and the changing dynamics of the Gulf states’ role in Africa. It is an indispensable read for all those interested in the field as well as those with a general interest.’
Abdullah Baabood, Chair of the State of Qatar for Islamic Area Studies, Waseda University

'This a timely and important volume that offers a comprehensive look at the ways in which regional security complexes in the Horn and Gulf intersect and overlap. It includes an array of top-notch contributions from seasoned scholars anchored in a deep attention to history, substantial fieldwork, and conceptual rigor. A must read for anyone interested in the international relations of the modern Horn and Middle East.'
Michael Woldemariam, Associate Professor of International Relations, Boston University

'A single, easily digestible volume that can be consumed by a range of audiences. In this effort, the editors have enlisted the support of a strong group of contributors, many of whom have an extended track record of researching Horn–Middle East linkages and field experience in the region(s). [...] The Gulf States and the Horn of Africa is thus essential reading for scholars, students, and policy-makers interested in the increasingly dense interlinkages between regional security complexes on the western and eastern shores of the Red Sea. It also raises—either explicitly or through gaps in the analysis—several important issues for future consideration by enterprising scholars working in the field.'
Michael Woldemariam, The Middle East Journal (Volume 76, Number 3)

'Scholars and analysists interested in the evolution, development, and effects of the Gulf–Horn relationship will benefit greatly from the rich material and insights in this book.'
Chaoqun Lian, China International Strategy Review (2022)

'The edited volume provides a solid departure point for those who wisely decide to embark on a journey of jointly exploring the Gulf and the Horn of Africa.'
Marc Martorell Junyent, Inside Arabia