Middle East11 min read
Why Nobody Can Conquer Yemen
Rome, the Ottomans, Egypt and a Saudi-led coalition all marched into Yemen. None held it for good. The mountains, the sea gate below them and the bargains that rule both explain why.
Topic
Ottoman Empire
Africa9 min read
Why Turkey Wants Somalia: A New Ottoman Empire?
In 15 years, Turkey has gone from famine aid in Mogadishu to a training base, warships, F-16s, a deep-water oil well and a spaceport. Here is why Turkey wants Somalia, what Somalia gets, and whether the new Ottoman empire label fits.