India, Nov. 15 -- Turkey expands its military, energy and space ambitions on Somalia's Indian Ocean coast as China intensifies diplomatic opposition to Somaliland's sovereignty and Taiwan ties. Billions of dollars in strategic interests at stake across the Horn of Africa.

Turkey and China are consolidating their strategic influence in Somalia while sharpening their diplomatic focus on Somaliland, placing the Horn of Africa at the centre of an increasingly consequential geopolitical contest. India, despite its considerable maritime and commercial interests in the western Indian Ocean, has yet to publicly articulate a dedicated strategy towards Somaliland.

The developments come as Turkey expands military infrastructure, offshore energy ex...