The development of Berbera Port in Somaliland, facilitated by DP World’s investment, carries significant implications for U.S. interests in the Red Sea and the broader geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa.
For the U.S., the transformation of Berbera Port offers a chance to bolster maritime security, diversify its strategic footprint, and counter rival powers in a geopolitically volatile region.
Geopolitically, it amplifies Somaliland’s and Ethiopia’s roles, strengthens UAE alignment, and challenges the status quo in the Horn of Africa.
Alexandros Itimoudis
Geopolitical Analyst | Journalist
