The Horn of Africa at the Center of Global Strategies and Current Dynamics

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We are pleased to invite you to a panel discussion organized by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (ORSAM), titled “The Horn of Africa at the Center of Global Strategies and Current Dynamics.” The panel will address the geopolitical, security, economic, and diplomatic dimensions of the Horn of Africa. It will also provide a comprehensive assessment of the current state of relations and potential areas of cooperation between Türkiye and the countries of the region.

We believe this event will provide a platform for the development of policy recommendations and academic perspectives that can contribute to peace, security, and development in the Horn of Africa.

Panel Details:

Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 09:00 – 11:30
Venue: Green Park Hotel – Ankara

09.00 – 09.30: Registration and Coffee

09.30 – 10.00: Opening Remarks

• Hakkı Uygur – Vice President, National Intelligence Academy
• Kadir Temiz – President, ORSAM

10.00 – 11.30: Panel Discussion – The Horn of Africa at the Center of Global Strategies and Current Dynamics

Moderator:

• Kaan Devecioğlu – ORSAM, Türkiye

Speakers:

• Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamed – AAISS, Somalia
• Gizachew Asrat – IFA, Ethiopia
• Cliff Omandi Okwany – University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Dr. Elem Eyrice Tepeciklioğlu – ASBU, Türkiye

Note: Only those who complete the participation form will be accepted to our panel.

If you cannot view the form, please click here.