Asst. Prof. Arab Dahir Hassan Participated in TRT World Forum 2026 as a Discussant

Asst. Prof. Arab Dahir Hassan, a faculty member of the Department of Economics at Ibn Haldun University, participated as a discussant in the session titled “The Horn of Africa in Transition: Diplomacy, Geoeconomics and Emerging Security Architectures” at TRT World Forum 2026, held under the theme “Who Leads When the Rules Run Out?” in Istanbul on November 6–7, 2026.

Diplomatic Developments, Security, and Economy in the Horn of Africa

The session addressed diplomatic developments, geoeconomic dynamics, regional security challenges, and Türkiye’s role in the Horn of Africa.

Within the framework of his research focusing on development economics and the political economy of the Horn of Africa, Asst. Prof. Hassan examines how climate change, conflict, and geopolitical competition affect economic development and regional stability.

With particular interest in economic diplomacy, regional integration, and the consequences of global and regional power rivalries for development and security, Asst. Prof. Hassan contributed to the session’s discussions drawing upon his academic expertise in regional development and economic diplomacy.

For detailed information on the subject, please click the link: https://www.trtworldforum.com/speaker/arab-dahir-hassan