Mathieu Gotteland
@mathieugotteland.bsky.social
PhD in History of international relations. Autistic.
Posts on Somalia, Sudan, African geopolitics
Research interests: Informal imperialism, Foreign concessions in China, WWI-era espionage, Indian, Vietnamese independentisms, Terrorism, Ethics of war
Posts on Somalia, Sudan, African geopolitics
Research interests: Informal imperialism, Foreign concessions in China, WWI-era espionage, Indian, Vietnamese independentisms, Terrorism, Ethics of war
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Historien, analyste RI, à la recherche d'opportunités correspondant à mes compétences !
Publications disponibles sur : mathieugotteland.academia.edu
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Publications disponibles sur : mathieugotteland.academia.edu
Posts archivés sur : medium.com/@mathieu.got...
I am glad to have contributed the chapter "From the Cape to the Horn: Geopolitical Rivalries on the #IndoPacific 's Western Flank" to the volume "Decoding the Chessboard of Asian Geopolitics" by Dr Monojit Das
#Africa
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
#Africa
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From the Cape to the Horn: Geopolitical Rivalries on the Indo-Pacific's Western Flank: African Indian Ocean Littoral States as the Indo-Pacific's Western Flank
As the global landscape transitions into a new epoch marked by a perceived “acceleration of history”, emerging paradigms are increasingly embraced by both policymakers and analysts in a co...
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May 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I am glad to have contributed the chapter "From the Cape to the Horn: Geopolitical Rivalries on the #IndoPacific 's Western Flank" to the volume "Decoding the Chessboard of Asian Geopolitics" by Dr Monojit Das
#Africa
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
#Africa
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Merci à La Revue d'Histoire Militaire de publier cet article qui vise à contextualiser les récents évènements au #SoudanduSud dans l'histoire longue de la brutalisation depuis la conquête égyptienne (esclavage, génocides, guerres) #Afrique larevuedhistoiremilitaire.fr/2025/04/19/l...
Le Soudan du Sud, d’un génocide à l’autre - La Revue d'Histoire Militaire
Le Soudan du Sud est le plus jeune État du monde. Sa récente sécession vis-à-vis du Soudan, en 2011, est le résultat d’une histoire longue et tourmentée. Comme l’a démontré la dernière guerre civile (...
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April 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Merci à La Revue d'Histoire Militaire de publier cet article qui vise à contextualiser les récents évènements au #SoudanduSud dans l'histoire longue de la brutalisation depuis la conquête égyptienne (esclavage, génocides, guerres) #Afrique larevuedhistoiremilitaire.fr/2025/04/19/l...
- The RSF are battered but not defeated.
- El Fasher and North Darfur are a case in point. The fall of the city to the RSF would be a humanitarian disaster.
- The RSF will attempt to regain their lost momentum in the North.
#Sudan
- El Fasher and North Darfur are a case in point. The fall of the city to the RSF would be a humanitarian disaster.
- The RSF will attempt to regain their lost momentum in the North.
#Sudan
April 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
- The RSF are battered but not defeated.
- El Fasher and North Darfur are a case in point. The fall of the city to the RSF would be a humanitarian disaster.
- The RSF will attempt to regain their lost momentum in the North.
#Sudan
- El Fasher and North Darfur are a case in point. The fall of the city to the RSF would be a humanitarian disaster.
- The RSF will attempt to regain their lost momentum in the North.
#Sudan
9 countries have not been hit by the latest #US tariffs, including 3 in #Africa.
These are #BurkinaFaso, #Seychelles and #Somalia.
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These are #BurkinaFaso, #Seychelles and #Somalia.
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The 11 countries that avoided Trump tariffs
Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs for 180 countries.
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April 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
9 countries have not been hit by the latest #US tariffs, including 3 in #Africa.
These are #BurkinaFaso, #Seychelles and #Somalia.
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These are #BurkinaFaso, #Seychelles and #Somalia.
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War is coming again to #SouthSudan, and the war in #Sudan already has a direct bearing on it.
It may have been one of the triggers, but one can also expect Kiir to align more closely with the #RSF, and Machar's #SPLM-IO to seek closer ties with Burhan's #SAF.
It may have been one of the triggers, but one can also expect Kiir to align more closely with the #RSF, and Machar's #SPLM-IO to seek closer ties with Burhan's #SAF.
March 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
War is coming again to #SouthSudan, and the war in #Sudan already has a direct bearing on it.
It may have been one of the triggers, but one can also expect Kiir to align more closely with the #RSF, and Machar's #SPLM-IO to seek closer ties with Burhan's #SAF.
It may have been one of the triggers, but one can also expect Kiir to align more closely with the #RSF, and Machar's #SPLM-IO to seek closer ties with Burhan's #SAF.
Away from the spotlight, a brutalized society on the brink, once again.
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#Sudan #SouthSudan
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#Sudan #SouthSudan
Greater Sudan and the Risk of Regional War
Uganda sends troops to Juba as crisis brews in South Sudan
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March 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Away from the spotlight, a brutalized society on the brink, once again.
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#Sudan #SouthSudan
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#Sudan #SouthSudan
Merci à La Revue d'Histoire Militaire de publier cet article, "Le rêve mongol de l' #Allemagne : L'expédition Pappenheim (1914-1915)", issu de mon travail de thèse (révisé et corrigé). D'autres devraient suivre.
larevuedhistoiremilitaire.fr/2025/03/07/r...
#Mongolie #Russie 🗃️
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#Mongolie #Russie 🗃️
Le rêve mongol de l'Allemagne : L'expédition Pappenheim (1914-1915) - La Revue d'Histoire Militaire
Le 1er décembre 1914, en pleine première Guerre mondiale, le capitaine allemand Rabe von Pappenheim reçoit l'ordre de Berlin « de détruire le Transsibérien par tous les moyens ». Débute une expédition...
larevuedhistoiremilitaire.fr
March 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Merci à La Revue d'Histoire Militaire de publier cet article, "Le rêve mongol de l' #Allemagne : L'expédition Pappenheim (1914-1915)", issu de mon travail de thèse (révisé et corrigé). D'autres devraient suivre.
larevuedhistoiremilitaire.fr/2025/03/07/r...
#Mongolie #Russie 🗃️
larevuedhistoiremilitaire.fr/2025/03/07/r...
#Mongolie #Russie 🗃️
I don't know if I should be flattered to be considered a potential asset for foreign intelligence, but I am certainly offended at the low price tag! /s
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Covert Connections: The LinkedIn Recruitment Ruse Targeting Defense Insiders
Foreign adversaries, particularly China, are exploiting LinkedIn to conduct virtual espionage against current and former US Department of Defense (DOD) members. They create fake profiles and lucrative
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March 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I don't know if I should be flattered to be considered a potential asset for foreign intelligence, but I am certainly offended at the low price tag! /s
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#KeepEyesOnSudan & Save the Date:
Saturday, 15th March, hybrid-conference about
"The Roles of Women's & Civil Society Activism in #Sudan & #SouthSudan"
by the Sudanese Progamme in #Oxford:
www.sudaneseprogramme.org/_files/ugd/7...
Saturday, 15th March, hybrid-conference about
"The Roles of Women's & Civil Society Activism in #Sudan & #SouthSudan"
by the Sudanese Progamme in #Oxford:
www.sudaneseprogramme.org/_files/ugd/7...
February 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#KeepEyesOnSudan & Save the Date:
Saturday, 15th March, hybrid-conference about
"The Roles of Women's & Civil Society Activism in #Sudan & #SouthSudan"
by the Sudanese Progamme in #Oxford:
www.sudaneseprogramme.org/_files/ugd/7...
Saturday, 15th March, hybrid-conference about
"The Roles of Women's & Civil Society Activism in #Sudan & #SouthSudan"
by the Sudanese Progamme in #Oxford:
www.sudaneseprogramme.org/_files/ugd/7...
New publication: The Escalation of the #Iran #Israel Conflict: The significance for #Africa
in the Journal of Central and Eastern European African Studies
jceeas.bdi.uni-obuda.hu/index.php/jc...
#Palestine #Gaza #RedSea
in the Journal of Central and Eastern European African Studies
jceeas.bdi.uni-obuda.hu/index.php/jc...
#Palestine #Gaza #RedSea
The Escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict
| Journal of Central and Eastern European African Studies
jceeas.bdi.uni-obuda.hu
February 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
New publication: The Escalation of the #Iran #Israel Conflict: The significance for #Africa
in the Journal of Central and Eastern European African Studies
jceeas.bdi.uni-obuda.hu/index.php/jc...
#Palestine #Gaza #RedSea
in the Journal of Central and Eastern European African Studies
jceeas.bdi.uni-obuda.hu/index.php/jc...
#Palestine #Gaza #RedSea
#Russie : les ambiguïtés de la #GuinéeBissau concernant la guerre d'ampleur en #Ukraine
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Russie: les ambiguïtés de la Guinée-Bissau concernant la guerre d’ampleur en Ukraine - REGARD SUR L'EST
Umaro Sissoco Embaló, président de la Guinée-Bissau, se rêve en médiateur de la guerre russo-ukrainienne. Loin de professer la neutralité, il entretient certes des relations […] Read More
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January 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#Russie : les ambiguïtés de la #GuinéeBissau concernant la guerre d'ampleur en #Ukraine
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#Sudan: Perspectives for 2025
As a consequences of the #civilwar and natural catastrophes (floods, epidemics) which outcome has been worsened by the #war 30.4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance that is 60% of the total population and an increase of 5.6 million people over a year
As a consequences of the #civilwar and natural catastrophes (floods, epidemics) which outcome has been worsened by the #war 30.4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance that is 60% of the total population and an increase of 5.6 million people over a year
January 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
#Sudan in 2024
Last year, the #civilwar has kept raging, extending significantly and worsening the economic and humanitarian situation for all Sudanese. Meanwhile, foreign conflicts have multiplied and the war has spilled over to neighbouring countries, albeit to a contained extent.
Last year, the #civilwar has kept raging, extending significantly and worsening the economic and humanitarian situation for all Sudanese. Meanwhile, foreign conflicts have multiplied and the war has spilled over to neighbouring countries, albeit to a contained extent.
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La version électronique du chapitre dont je suis l'auteur "Les ambitions frustrées de l' #Allemagne à Tianjin, 1895-1918" est désormais librement accessible ici : books.openedition.org/psorbonne/13... 🗃️
Les ambitions frustrées de l’Allemagne à Tianjin (1895-1918)
La Chine dans la politique extérieure de l’Allemagne impérialeLes ambitions de l’Allemagne en Chine et à Tianjin sont étroitement liées à son développement national et européen. Au moment de l’insucc...
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January 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
La version électronique du chapitre dont je suis l'auteur "Les ambitions frustrées de l' #Allemagne à Tianjin, 1895-1918" est désormais librement accessible ici : books.openedition.org/psorbonne/13... 🗃️
#Somalia: Perspectives for 2025
- Somalia and #Ethiopia have begun to implement the Ankara declaration by restoring ties. The MoU with #Somaliland is not cancelled however - although under review by Somaliland’s leadership.
- Somalia and #Ethiopia have begun to implement the Ankara declaration by restoring ties. The MoU with #Somaliland is not cancelled however - although under review by Somaliland’s leadership.
January 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#Somalia: Perspectives for 2025
- Somalia and #Ethiopia have begun to implement the Ankara declaration by restoring ties. The MoU with #Somaliland is not cancelled however - although under review by Somaliland’s leadership.
- Somalia and #Ethiopia have begun to implement the Ankara declaration by restoring ties. The MoU with #Somaliland is not cancelled however - although under review by Somaliland’s leadership.
#Somalia in 2024 4/4 🧵
Beyond #Somaliland and #Puntland, #Ethiopia had a ready made leverage in #Jubaland and Southwest. Those Somali regions, more neglected than the central regions in the war on #AlShabaab, are heavily reliant on Ethiopian troops.
Beyond #Somaliland and #Puntland, #Ethiopia had a ready made leverage in #Jubaland and Southwest. Those Somali regions, more neglected than the central regions in the war on #AlShabaab, are heavily reliant on Ethiopian troops.
January 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#Somalia in 2024 4/4 🧵
Beyond #Somaliland and #Puntland, #Ethiopia had a ready made leverage in #Jubaland and Southwest. Those Somali regions, more neglected than the central regions in the war on #AlShabaab, are heavily reliant on Ethiopian troops.
Beyond #Somaliland and #Puntland, #Ethiopia had a ready made leverage in #Jubaland and Southwest. Those Somali regions, more neglected than the central regions in the war on #AlShabaab, are heavily reliant on Ethiopian troops.
#Somalia in 2024 (3 of 4) 🧵
That year was one of acute danger for the nation, despite several important successes in terms of diplomacy and state-building.
That year was one of acute danger for the nation, despite several important successes in terms of diplomacy and state-building.
January 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
#Somalia in 2024 (3 of 4) 🧵
That year was one of acute danger for the nation, despite several important successes in terms of diplomacy and state-building.
That year was one of acute danger for the nation, despite several important successes in terms of diplomacy and state-building.
#Somalia in 2024 (2 of 4)
Historically good bilateral relations with #Ethiopia in the last months of 2023 and a #Djibouti-mediated agreement with #Somaliland on 31 Dec 2023 have been shattered on 1 Jan 2024 by a Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU. 🧵
Historically good bilateral relations with #Ethiopia in the last months of 2023 and a #Djibouti-mediated agreement with #Somaliland on 31 Dec 2023 have been shattered on 1 Jan 2024 by a Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU. 🧵
January 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
#Somalia in 2024 (2 of 4)
Historically good bilateral relations with #Ethiopia in the last months of 2023 and a #Djibouti-mediated agreement with #Somaliland on 31 Dec 2023 have been shattered on 1 Jan 2024 by a Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU. 🧵
Historically good bilateral relations with #Ethiopia in the last months of 2023 and a #Djibouti-mediated agreement with #Somaliland on 31 Dec 2023 have been shattered on 1 Jan 2024 by a Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU. 🧵
#Somalia in 2024 (1 of 4)
Last year, once again, the country has registered significant diplomatic successes meant to affirm Somalia's sovereignty and transition to a robust, modern state. 🧵
Last year, once again, the country has registered significant diplomatic successes meant to affirm Somalia's sovereignty and transition to a robust, modern state. 🧵
January 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
#Somalia in 2024 (1 of 4)
Last year, once again, the country has registered significant diplomatic successes meant to affirm Somalia's sovereignty and transition to a robust, modern state. 🧵
Last year, once again, the country has registered significant diplomatic successes meant to affirm Somalia's sovereignty and transition to a robust, modern state. 🧵
Last June, on #Somalia taking a seat at the #UN Security Council.
Since then, the Ankara declaration has allowed for a fragile détente with #Ethiopia.
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Since then, the Ankara declaration has allowed for a fragile détente with #Ethiopia.
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The significance of Somalia sitting at the UN Security Council
In yet another diplomatic victory for Somalia, her bid to sit at the UN Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for the 2025–2026…
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January 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Last June, on #Somalia taking a seat at the #UN Security Council.
Since then, the Ankara declaration has allowed for a fragile détente with #Ethiopia.
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Since then, the Ankara declaration has allowed for a fragile détente with #Ethiopia.
medium.com/@mathieu.got...