The Laas Geel Review: A Journal of International Relations (LGIRJ)

The Laas Geel Review: A Journal of International Relations (LGIRJ), formerly referred to as the Laas Geel International Relations Journal, is a biannual, peer-reviewed publication of the Laas Geel Academy of International Relations. It provides rigorous critical analysis of pressing national, regional, and global affairs. Its interdisciplinary focus covers foreign policy, geopolitics, security studies, infrastructure development, climate resilience, migration trends, governance, and democratization. As a premier platform for rigorous academic inquiry, the journal bridges scholarly research and policymaking, fostering collaboration among academics, policymakers, and practitioners. Committed to innovation and relevance, it publishes cutting-edge analyses to inform policy debates, address contemporary challenges, and promote equitable solutions. By elevating diverse perspectives and regional expertise, the journal aspires to become the definitive voice in international affairs scholarship within the Horn of Africa and beyond, driving informed decision-making and contributing to a more just and stable regional and global framework.

Editors

Nasir M. Ali
Soorer H. Bulhan

Editorial Board

Aisha Ahmad, University of Toronto, Canada
Fatuma Ahmed Ali, United States International University, Kenya
Jama Musse Jama, Hargeysa Cultural Centre, Somaliland
Samuel Kale Ewusi, UPEACE Africa Programme, Ethiopia
Sihaam A. Mumin, Laas Geel Academy of International Relations, Somaliland
Michael Woldemariam, University of Maryland, United States
Biruk Terrefe, University of Bayreuth, Germany

International Advisory Board

Adeoye O. Akinola, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Alexander Gilder, University of Reading, UK
Richard Atimniraye Nyelade, University of Ottawa, Canada
Robert Hanlon, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
Sarah Phillips, University of Sydney, Australia
William Arrey, Protestant University of Central Africa, Cameroon

ISSN: 3079–4897 (Print), 3079-4900 (Online)

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