Laas Geel Academy of International Relations

Laas Geel Academy is a research-intensive institute dedicated to excellence in teaching and training in the field of international relations.

[Laas Geel Academy of International Relations @LGIRHargeisa]

We have successfully concluded our three-month training program for early-career researchers. The program was designed to bridge scholarly research with real-world impact and to strengthen the capacity of early-career researchers in Somaliland. It consisted of four closely interlinked components that equipped participants with a solid understanding of research fundamentals and the local research context, while introducing them to the core principles of the research process.

The primary outcome was for participants to acquire new knowledge and further enhance their research skills. Participants attended weekly training sessions and three guest lectures, both online and in person. They are expected to publish research papers on various themes related to governance, geopolitics, and social issues.

We would like to thank David Otieno (Ph.D.), an Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Researcher at Amnesty International; Nicki L. Gerstner (Ph.D.), a Professor in the Future and Multidisciplinary Studies College at Seoul Cyber University and Lecturer of Education, Conflict and Peacebuilding at the Graduate School in the College of Education at Seoul National University in Seoul, South Korea; and Aleksi Ylönen (Ph.D.), a Professor of Comparative Politics, Political Sociology, and History at the United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa) in Kenya, and a Researcher at the University Institute of Lisbon’s Center for International Studies in Portugal. Your contributions and willingness to share your research experience with the participants were commendable. Thank you all for making this training successful.

[Dr. Jama Musse Jama @JamaMusse]

Editorial:
Reclaiming the Narrative through Scholar-Led Publishing.
My latest on Global South scholarship academic publications published on @LGIRHargeisa Laas Geel Review: A Journal of International Relations.

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The Laas Geel Academy of International Relations (LGIR) invites applications from qualified candidates for admission to its Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The admission window open on 1 September 2026 and close on 10 October 2026.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the admission requirements and application procedures available on our official website or by contacting our admissions office.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Admissions Office
Email: [email protected]
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The latest issue of Laas Geel Review (Volume 2, Number 1), available both in print and online at https://t.co/1uEnkjq5oL, features six substantive articles that examine critical issues related to Somaliland and the wider Horn of Africa region. The contributions cover a diverse range of topics: assessing health communication strategies to reduce maternal and child mortality in rural Hargeisa; exploring diaspora diplomacy in Somaliland with a focus on strategy, agency, and recognition challenges; presenting the legal case for Somaliland statehood from the perspective of a failed union to restored sovereignty; analyzing the intersection of maritime competition and the recognition–security nexus; evaluating Ethiopia’s dam diplomacy and its impact on the reconfiguration of Nile Basin power relations; and investigating crisis leadership decision-making patterns in multi-agency security management, drawing on a Kenyan case of civil disobedience.

[Laas Geel Academy of International Relations @LGIRHargeisa]

On August 24, we launched the LGIR Diploma in International Relations & Diplomacy.
Our mission? To train professionals who are just as fluent in global political theory as they are in the specific dynamics of Africa and the Middle East.
This is diplomacy with a Global South lens. This is strategic analysis with cultural competence. This is where underrepresented perspectives become the mainstream.
We are building the professionals who will negotiate tomorrow’s toughest challenges.

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We had the distinct honour of officially inaugurating the Laas Geel Academy of International Relations' teaching program. It was a privilege to receive such a distinguished gathering, including senior government dignitaries, political party leaders, ambassadors, religious and traditional elders, civil society organizations, women's representatives, and prominent intellectuals. We extend our deepest gratitude to each of you for participating in this truly historic and vibrant event.

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Today we officially launched the Laas Geel Academy of International Relations’ teaching program and exhibited our publications. This inauguration is a major milestone—not just for the Academy, but for Somaliland’s evolving voice in international affairs. We are honoured to have senior government officials, political leaders, ambassadors, religious and traditional figures, civil society, women’s representatives, and intellectuals in attendance. Thank you all for being part of this colourful and historic event.

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It was a genuine privilege to experience the rich, thought-provoking dialogue you cultivated with the students. Your exceptional capacity to challenge assumptions while igniting intellectual curiosity was both inspiring and deeply valued. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you.

[Laas Geel Academy of International Relations @LGIRHargeisa]

Join us on August 20 2026, for the next Laas Geel Academy of International Relations guest lecture. Focused on empowering Somaliland’s next generation of researchers, this session covers essential research methodologies, effective fieldwork strategies, and best practices for producing impactful reports and articles. Attendees will leave with a solid, context-aware understanding of research fundamentals and a clear roadmap for conducting rigorous local studies.

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The Red Sea Security Dilemma: https://t.co/CXafHUxmxi

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Read this must-read article at https://t.co/OU5zkxiCTF.

[Hamdi Ali @JinowCali]

Legal perspectives on Somaliland’s recognition and statehood - an important gap in the conversation. I’m looking forward to reading this article as soon as the book fair concludes. @caliodey @LGIRHargeisa @HargeysaBF @JamaMusse

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Pleased to join the 19th Hargeisa Book Fair panel on the Horn of Africa, where we explored geopolitical shifts, maritime disputes, & governance crises. Many thanks to the organizers, panelists, and Sahra Hassan for facilitating such a memorable discussion. Photo Credit@HIBF2026.

[Laas Geel Academy of International Relations @LGIRHargeisa]

We invite contributions from scholars and practitioners in international relations for Volume 3 of The Laas Geel Review. This peer-reviewed issue is scheduled for December 2026. Please see the link below for submission requirements and deadlines.

[Laas Geel Academy of International Relations @LGIRHargeisa]

Professor Mike’s public lecture on geopolitics and the Horn of Africa sparked meaningful engagement. We also visited Sheikh Ali Jawhar School, site of the transformative 1993 peace conference that institutionalized Somaliland’s Guurti and shaped its state structure.

[Laas Geel Academy of International Relations @LGIRHargeisa]

It was a pleasure visiting Amoud University in Borama with Professor Michael Habte Woldemariam of the University of Maryland. We thank President Dr. Mohamed Musa, Professor Suleiman, and their team for their warm hospitality.

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As part of our three-month social science research training program, designed to bridge scholarly research with real-world impact, the Laas Geel Academy of International Relations is organizing a one-hour guest lecture. This lecture will equip training participants with key insights into the research process and its critical role in shaping policy and decision-making.

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The Laas Geel Academy of International Relations sends its heartfelt greetings to Muslims in Somaliland and around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha. May this joyous day bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to you and your families. Eid Mubarak.

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Happy 35th National Day of the Republic of Somaliland.

Glad to see more and more international friends to join the May 18 Celebration.

Hambaliyo, Hambaliyo, Hambaliyo.

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An exploration of the Somaliland–Somalia negotiations and the viability ... https://t.co/Kc6hWBZaWh via @YouTube

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Congratulations to Somalilanders around the world as you celebrate the 35th anniversary of your nation’s independence.