Author

Fathi Jama

Visiting Scholar

International Taiwan Studies Center

Fathi Jama is a MOFA Taiwan Fellow 2026 and a visiting scholar at the International Taiwan Studies Center at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). A researcher specializing in the politics and geopolitics of the Horn of Africa and Somaliland, his work focuses on Taiwan–Somaliland relations, economic cooperation, and the strategic significance of the Port of Berbera. His analysis and commentary are featured across various academic and policy platforms.

Commentaries by Fathi Jama

19 June 2026
Why India Should Engage With Somaliland: An Economic and Security Perspective
As global maritime trade and energy transit routes face significant security challenges, driven by the rising geopolitical tensions, the ongoing Middle East escalations, and the continuous attacks on commercial vessels along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, these maritime disruptions result in serious economic shockwaves. Consequently, a growing security imperative is pushing India to reassess its engagement with Somaliland to advance its economic and security ambitions in Africa and the Western Indian Ocean region; however, considerable geopolitical challenges exist, necessitating careful navigation by India.

Fathi Jama

Commentaries by Fathi Jama

Why India Should Engage With Somaliland: An Economic and Security Perspective