Core Projects and Programs

1. CDRC Bi-Monthly Digest
Our flagship publication, the CDRC Digest, tracks the region’s fast-changing political, economic, and social landscape. It highlights critical policy issues, sparks dialogue, and provides timely recommendations for decision-makers. CDRC Digest

2. Annual Journal CDRC PERSPECTIVE
First launched in 2016, CDRC Perspectives established itself as a unique platform for rigorous analysis of the Horn of Africa within a global context. Building on that foundation, the new edition—released in 2025—marks a refreshed commitment to producing high-quality, scholarly insights. The journal features contributions from leading African and international researchers, deepening understanding of global dynamics that shape the Horn of Africa and the continent.

3. Bi-Weekly Press Review
A trusted resource on regional affairs, the Press Review summarizes credible coverage of Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa, the Gulf, and global powers—serving as an information hub for policymakers and media alike.. Press Review

4. Policy Insights
This new series brings together senior professionals to reflect on emerging socio-economic challenges in Ethiopia and the region. Each edition offers concise, practical perspectives for policy consideration.

5. CDRC Podcast
Soon to be launched, the CDRC Podcast will deliver engaging conversations from an African perspective—countering misinformation and promoting evidence-based narratives on the Horn of Africa’s key issues.

1. Public Seminar/Lecture Series
Our seminars bring together policymakers, academics, diplomats, and stakeholders for in- person discussions on pressing regional and international developments..

2. Restricted Policy Briefs
: Concise, targeted briefs are shared with government institutions and diplomatic missions—highlighting key issues and outlining policy options.

3. Scholarly Zoom Series
Through virtual sessions, we engage renowned thinkers from Africa, Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, and Asia, fostering deep and nuanced policy conversations.

1. Panel Discussions
In partnership with national institutions, we host panel discussions that promote scholarly debate and evidence-based policy recommendations..

2. Horn of Africa Regional Experts’ Interaction
Quarterly gatherings connect experts from Djibouti, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Somaliland, Kenya, and Uganda—strengthening regional cooperation and research collaboration..

3. Annual Regional Conference
Our flagship forum convenes policymakers, academics, and practitioners to discuss peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and integration across the Horn of Africa.

1. Annual Research Project
CDRC conducts in-depth studies on political, security, and socio-economic dynamics in the Horn of Africa, examining issues such as Gulf engagement, great power rivalries, and regional trends.

2. Conflict Trends Analysis in the Horn of Africa
We closely monitor evolving conflicts to inform stakeholders and support early warning and prevention strategies.

1. Diplomatic Training Program
In partnership with Ethiopia’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, we offer specialized training—including crisis diplomacy—delivered by seasoned scholars and diplomats..

2. Internship Programs
Postgraduate students gain hands-on experience in geopolitics, peace, and security research. Interns receive mentorship and access to CDRC’s resources for academic and policy writing.

Multi-Track Dialogue Program:
Through strategic partnerships, CDRC engages in mediation, negotiation, and dialogue across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. Leveraging research and networks, we contribute to peacebuilding efforts and policy solutions at national, regional, and global levels.