On November 27-28, 2024, GLOCEPS represented by Denis Muniu participated in a workshop organized by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in collaboration with the Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) and the Life and Peace Institute (LPI). The dialogue centered on the Horn of Africa’s (HoA) security and defense cooperation, assessing the region’s capacity to address its multifaceted challenges. Key drivers of the discussion included escalating violence within member states, inter-state tensions, terrorism, economic instability, migration, and the region’s susceptibility to external interventions. The workshop brought together policymakers, diplomats, academics, and representatives from think-tanks to deliberate on these issues.