Cargo ships transiting the Red Sea corridor at dusk

Middle East · Horn of Africa

Insight. Strategy. Impact.

Jood Global provides research, advisory, and strategic insight across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, helping organizations understand complex political, social, security, and business environments.

Abstract map of the Middle East, Red Sea and Horn of Africa

Red Sea Corridor

Bab al-Mandab, Gulf of Aden

Who We Are

Regional Expertise. Global Perspective.

Jood Global combines regional knowledge, research, and strategic analysis to help organizations navigate complex environments, identify opportunities, understand emerging risks, and make informed decisions.

Research

Evidence-based analysis and regional intelligence.

Advisory

Strategic guidance tailored to organizations operating in complex markets.

Engagement

Connecting institutions, businesses, and stakeholders across sectors and regions.

Regional Focus

Where We Work

Our coverage is concentrated where the Middle East and the Horn of Africa meet — across the Red Sea corridor that links trade, energy, security, and regional politics.

Middle East

  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Qatar
  • Oman
  • Yemen
  • Jordan
  • Iraq
  • Egypt

Horn of Africa

  • Somalia
  • Djibouti
  • Ethiopia
  • Eritrea
  • Sudan
Abstract map of the Middle East, Red Sea and Horn of Africa

Red Sea Corridor

Bab al-Mandab, Gulf of Aden

Insights

Jood Global Insights

Research articles, reports, analysis, commentary, and regional briefings from our analysts.

All Insights
Global Security14 July 2026

The Strategic Importance of the Red Sea Corridor

How shipping density, naval presence, and coastal politics converge along one of the world's most consequential maritime routes.

Horn of AfricaMiddle East
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Business Environment2 June 2026

Economic Transformation Across the Gulf

Diversification programmes are reshaping capital allocation, labor markets, and the terms on which foreign firms enter Gulf economies.

Middle East
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Business Environment19 May 2026

Understanding Emerging Business Opportunities in the Horn of Africa

Logistics corridors, energy connectivity, and regional integration are opening markets that remain poorly mapped by conventional research.

Horn of Africa
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Global Security28 April 2026

Regional Security Trends Shaping the Middle East

A structured read of alliance realignment, deterrence dynamics, and the domestic pressures driving external policy.

Middle East
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