Democracy Under Pressure: Civil Liberties in an Age of Algorithmic Governance
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RAAD — Research and Academic Development Center — is an independent research institution dedicated to producing rigorous, evidence-based analysis on geopolitics, governance, education, and society across the Horn of Africa and the wider world.
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"Independent research is the cornerstone of evidence-based policy in the Horn of Africa."
RAAD Research Director Interviewed by Al Jazeera, March 2026
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RAAD Center publishes landmark study on Horn of Africa security landscape
BBC Africa
New research from Somaliland think-tank sheds light on governance challenges
Voice of America
RAAD fellowship program opens applications for 2026 research cohort
Reuters
Academic think-tank from Hargeisa becomes reference for African policy analysts
The East African
100+ peer-reviewed papers: RAAD Center marks milestone in regional scholarship
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NATO's Eastward March: Strategic Necessity or Provocation Without End?
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The Climate Debt: How Rich Nations Underfund Adaptation in Developing Countries
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Ballot or Bullet: Electoral Violence Patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa 2020–2026
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Education in Crisis: Academic Development Frameworks Across the Horn of Africa
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Ramadan Academic Dialogue Program 2026
A series of scholarly discussions on Islamic governance, ethics, and contemporary policy in the Horn of Africa during Ramadan 1447.
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Horn of Africa Security Symposium 2026
International experts gather to discuss emerging security dynamics, state fragility, and regional cooperation across the Horn of Africa.
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Academic Writing Workshop — Research Methods
Practical skills training in qualitative and quantitative methods for emerging researchers from the Horn of Africa and East Africa.
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The Future of Governance in the Horn of Africa — Expert Panel Discussion
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Research Frontiers: Somalia's State-Building Challenges in 2026
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Interview: Dr. Khalid Mansour on Sanctions Policy in African Conflicts
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Research that informs. Analysis that advances. Knowledge that empowers.
RAAD — Research and Academic Development Center — is an independent research institution dedicated to producing rigorous, evidence-based analysis on geopolitics, governance, education, and society across the Horn of Africa and the wider world.
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