The region known as the Horn of Africa is currently experiencing turbulent times. The dynamics of power are shifting, and it’s possible that both new and established players will come to control the region’s center of power. The nations that border Somaliland are involved in wars that never end, which poses a threat to the existing security order in the region. The political systems of states in the Horn of Africa are becoming increasingly unstable as a direct result of global and regional powers’ meddling in the affairs of those nations. In recent years, there is increased involvement of Gulf States, particularly Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, in the Horn’s security. The proliferation of military bases in the region, and the broadening of external actors’ security agendas are affecting the Horns’ security and politics. Furthermore, the presence of China in the region has caught the attention of western powers. As a result, the build-up of military bases and forces in the Horn is shifting geo-political and geo-economic dynamics of the region. Thus, APD’s regional conference aims to address the interconnected challenges of security and sustainable development in the Horn, and explore innovative solutions that promote peace and stability.