Abdirahman Gaas, PhD.
@Abdirahman_Gaas
Institutional Development Expert | Elections Specialist | Certified #BRIDGE Facilitator | Political Economy Analyst with a focus on the Horn of Africa.
Though I couldn’t join the Hargeisa International Book Fair panel this year, I deeply appreciate my fellow panelists for keeping the spirit alive. This annual space of ideas, dialogue, and reflection continues to inspire. Grateful to remain part of its journey from afar.…
Follow these Thread, Day Three Panels Panel One: USA Wider Conversations Diving into shared values, diplomacy, and development — the USA Wider Conversations panel at #HIBF2025 fosters open dialogue and mutual understanding. 🇺🇸🌍 #GlobalPartnerships #HIBF2025
I had the opportunity to present at the 2025 @Gulf_Research Meeting (@Cambridge_Uni), stepping in for my colleague #Dr_Jamal_Ali Hussein to deliver his paper: “Somaliland’s Strategic Role in Trade and Security in the Red Sea Corridor.” The presentation drew strong interest,…
What a great session today: brilliant team @Najah_M_Adam, @maxlwebb, Clare, Victor, Daniel. Dr @Abdirahman_Gaas you missed an amazing conversation (check online), and you were missed in your historical role of participation in this classic session of the @HargeysaBF
Pictures for Day 3 of the Panel “ USA Wider Conversations” #HIBF2025 #Zambia #africa
The afternoon session is Live on YouTube: follow us from here. #HIBF2025 @HargeysaBF youtube.com/live/4dSjvaWBM…
📍 Trinity College, @Cambridge_Uni In front of the majestic Great Gate of Trinity College, a symbol of enduring scholarship, vision, and legacy. Founded by King Henry VIII in 1546, this historic college has been home to world-changing minds, from Sir #Isaac_Newton to some of…
The 15th Annual Gulf Research Meeting (#GRM2025), organized by the Gulf Research Center, officially commenced at the University of Cambridge. Held over two days, the meeting features 12 thematic workshops and brings together 409 participants from a wide range of academic,…
انطلقت اليوم الثلاثاء 22يوليو 2025م فعاليات ملتقى الخليج للأبحاث السنوي في دورته الخامسة عشرة بجلسة افتتاحية، في #جامعة_كامبريدج ببريطانيا، بتنظيم مركز الخليج للأبحاث، والذي تستمر فعالياته على مدار ثلاثة أيام، بمشاركة عدد من القيادات وصناع القرار والأكاديميين من مختلف دول العالم،…
Happening now: a highly insightful panel @Gulf_Research #GRM, featuring key speakers addressing today’s global crises, with a special focus on the Gulf and the Red Sea.
"الحكمة ضالة المؤمن" هي عبارة تعني أن الحكمة هي الشيء الذي يبحث عنه المؤمن، وأنه إذا وجدها في أي مكان، سواء كان ذلك عند شخص مؤمن أو غير مؤمن، فإنه أحق بها وأجدر بأن يأخذها. في الصباح، اقرأ علي الأقل صفحة واحدة ☝️
I’ll be there, insha Allah. I hope it will be a productive meeting; the discussions, papers, and panels all sound truly fascinating. See you on the 22nd of July!
The Gulf Research Center is pleased to announce the Opening Ceremony of the 15th Gulf Research Meeting (GRM), which will take place on July 22, 2025, at the University of #Cambridge. For over a decade, the GRM has stood as a premier platform for meaningful dialogue and academic…
Voices Across Time: From the 1960s to 2025 “While the great powers are racing to the moon, we are trying to get to our own village.” — Julius Nyerere, Former President of #Tanzania “While others reach for the moon and stars, my time has slipped away, and I remain…
BRICS Summit 2025 Marks a Major Turning Point in Global Power Dynamics The 2025 #BRICS Summit concluded today in Rio de Janeiro, signaling a decisive shift in the global balance of power. Representing nearly half of the world's population and over 40% of global GDP, the 11 member…
Reading Hajudin Somun’s Mahathir: The Secret of the Malaysian Success in today’s context is a reminder of how foresight, discipline, and strategic national planning can reshape a country’s global standing. Mahathir Mohamad’s vision for Malaysia wasn’t just about economic growth;…
Dialogue or Division? The Horn of Africa at a Crossroads The #Horn of Africa is once again teetering on the edge of dangerous fragmentation. With tensions rising between #Ethiopia and #Eritrea, #Egypt threatening military action over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD),…
The #IGAD region appears to be disintegrating rather than integrating. With nearly half its member states facing internal conflicts, the organization’s credibility as a regional bloc is under pressure. The highest assembly has now been delayed for a second term, missing its…
Last week, we conducted a practical negotiation and mediation training for the Somaliland National Peace Committee (NPC) @PeacecommSL, in partnership with @Clingendaelorg and @NIMDSomalia. The NPC members brought deep knowledge of Somali peacebuilding norms and demonstrated…