The region has become a critical theater for global rivalries amid Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland and Washington’s counterterrorism efforts.

Somalia, located in East Africa, is a country with beautiful natural landscapes and a rich culture. However, the entire country is currently designated as Level 4 ("Do not travel") by many ...

For decades, Somalia’s name has been shorthand for conflict, piracy and danger. Since the country’s civil war began in the 1990s, the country has had relatively few Western visitors. Yet, against the ...