Tensions are rising in the Horn of Africa as regional power Ethiopia makes a push for sea access with an agreement with the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Djibouti
The Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal has raised tensions in a geopolitical game that also involves China, Djibouti, Egypt, Somalia, and the UAE.
A new U.S. intelligence report says China may be pursuing military bases in Cambodia, Equatorial Guinea, and the United Arab Emirates.
The success of ports and other maritime infrastructure projects depends in part on how tied they are to broader development plans.
The Horn of Africa is the epicenter of foreign military activity in the continent.
Turkey and the UAE join China, the United States, and others in a scramble for bases and ports.