Crises, Displacement, and Foreign Aid in the Horn of Africa

Dolapo Fakuade and Erman Akilli present in-depth case studies to examine the complex interplay between crises, displacement, and foreign aid in the Horn of Africa. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of crisis-induced displacement and the role of foreign aid and diplomacy in shaping responses across Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. It also seeks to analyze the ongoing crises in the region, which have drawn the attention of international stakeholders, due to the evolving and dynamic nature of various challenges over several years. Through a multidisciplinary approach and theoretical lens, Fakuade and Akilli review an interwoven layer of historical, social, environmental, and political factors to offer different explanations for the complexities of crisis, displacement, and foreign interventions in the region. Delving into the root causes of displacement, including but not limited to socioeconomic inequalities, governance issues, and environmental degradation, the authors draw attention to the correlation between the aforementioned concepts in the Horn of Africa. By addressing these often overlooked aspects, the authors provide critical insights into the regional, geopolitical, humanitarian, and security dynamics of external engagement. This book not only highlights the region's vulnerabilities, complexities, and dynamics, but also presents actionable pathways for fostering resilience, inclusive development, and sustainable peace. As such, it stands as a significant contribution to the scholarly discourse, paving the way for more nuanced, interdisciplinary, and policy-relevant studies on the Horn of Africa and beyond.