Daniel K. Thompson, Smugglers, Speculators, and the City in the Ethiopia–Somalia Borderlands. New York NY and Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (hb US$120/£90 – 978 1 009 55626 2). 2025, 259 pp.

Ryan Shaffer

doi:10.1017/s0001972025101526

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Daniel K. Thompson, Smugglers, Speculators, and the City in the Ethiopia–Somalia Borderlands. New York NY and Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (hb US$120/£90 – 978 1 009 55626 2). 2025, 259 pp.

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To explore the dynamics of urbanization and economic activity in the Ethiopia-Somalia borderlands.
Literature review on smugglers and speculators in economic systems.
Analysis of historical and contemporary trade networks in borderlands.
Case studies focusing on urbanization effects in border cities.
Identified key roles of smugglers and speculators in shaping urban centers.
Demonstrated significant economic impact of trade networks on local communities.
Revealed complex interactions between urbanization and border politics.

Implication

Thompson analyzes urbanization driven by trade in borderlands, suggesting implications for economic systems.

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Daniel K. Thompson, Smugglers, Speculators, and the City in the Ethiopia–Somalia Borderlands. New York NY and Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (hb US$120/£90 – 978 1 009 55626 2). 2025, 259 pp. - Volume 95 Issue 5

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Daniel K. Thompson, Smugglers, Speculators, and the City in the Ethiopia–Somalia Borderlands. New York NY and Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (hb US$120/£90 – 978 1 009 55626 2). 2025, 259 pp.

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Daniel K. Thompson, Smugglers, Speculators, and the City in the Ethiopia–Somalia Borderlands. New York NY and Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (hb US$120/£90 – 978 1 009 55626 2). 2025, 259 pp.

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