It was a moment weighted with more than ceremony when Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, the Speaker of Somalia’s Parliament, stood before a gathering in Mogadishu to open a discussion forum on the relationship between Somalia and Türkiye. For those in the room, the event was not simply an academic exercise or a diplomatic formality; it was a reflection of a bond that has grown quietly and steadily, like a tree sending roots deep into shared soil. The Speaker’s words were measured, but they carried an urgency that resonated with everyone who has watched the partnership unfold over the years. He…

1. The Hidden War Before the Ballot Behind every modern election lies not just a battle of ideas, but a quieter, more insidious war for the minds of voters. In Europe, that war is being waged with increasing intensity by Moscow, and its weapons are not tanks or missiles, but armies of fake accounts, half-truths, and carefully manufactured outrage. According to Swedish security officials, Russia’s sprawling disinformation machine views elections as golden opportunities to tear at the fabric of democratic societies. Magnus Hjort, a senior figure at Sweden’s Psychological Defence Agency, has warned that the Kremlin sees each electoral cycle…