A map demonstrating the range of Somali pirate attacks in 2011. Source
*Audio* Airstrikes on Somalia and the Specter of Iranian Influence in the Horn of Africa
With Iranian proxies having disrupted access to the Red Sea, an increasingly Tehran-linked al-Shabaab could do the same in Somalia
Sep 04, 2024
Iran and the Middle East
Over the past several years I’ve written extensively about Iran’s military strategy, financial resilience under sanctions, and the shadow networks that sustain its proxy ecosystem.
With the Middle East entering a new phase of escalation, I’ve temporarily compiled my key analysis into a single section for readers who want a deeper understanding of Tehran’s strategic logic.
This collection examines:
• Iran’s asymmetric warfare doctrine
• The military-industrial ecosystem behind its drones and missiles
• Financial networks sustaining its proxies
• Escalation risks between Iran, Israel, and the United States
This page will remain available for a limited time.
Over the past several years I’ve written extensively about Iran’s military strategy, financial resilience under sanctions, and the shadow networks that sustain its proxy ecosystem.
With the Middle East entering a new phase of escalation, I’ve temporarily compiled my key analysis into a single section for readers who want a deeper understanding of Tehran’s strategic logic.
This collection examines:
• Iran’s asymmetric warfare doctrine
• The military-industrial ecosystem behind its drones and missiles
• Financial networks sustaining its proxies
• Escalation risks between Iran, Israel, and the United States
This page will remain available for a limited time.Authors
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