In recent years, geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts in the Middle East have begun to reshape global trade routes. Strategic maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb have become increasingly vulnerable to instability. As a result, global shipping companies and regional powers are reconsidering the structure of logistics networks that connect Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

For decades, the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has served as one of the world’s most influential logistics and trade hubs. Through the massive facilities of Jebel Ali Port, Dubai has connected global supply chains, acting as a redistribution center for goods moving between continents. However, growing geopolitical risks in the region are forcing policymakers and businesses to explore alternative routes and ports.

One location gaining increasing strategic attention is Port of Berbera in Somaliland. Situated along the Gulf of Aden near the entrance to the Red Sea, Berbera occupies a geographically advantageous position in one of the world’s most critical maritime........

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