Ken Ekman
United StatesmilitaryMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.03%Major General Ken Ekman is a retired U.S. Army officer who previously served as the Department of War’s West Africa Coordination Element Lead. He has extensive experience in military operations and strategy, particularly in the context of U.S. interests in Africa and the Middle East. Recently, he has been noted for his analysis on how the actions of the Iran-backed Houthis could impact U.S. foreign policy and military strategy, suggesting that their threats may compel the U.S. to recognize Somaliland as an independent state.
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Major General Ken Ekman, who retired last year from being the Department of War’s West Africa Coordination Element Lead, said the Houthis could force the U.S. into recognizing Somaliland as an independent state.
Houthi Red Sea attacks could force US strategy shift to African nationUnited States· 2026-08-12
Major General Ken Ekman, who retired last year, discussed the potential impact of the Houthis on U.S. strategy in Africa.
Iran vows to close Hormuz Strait until US lifts sanctions as Trump rejects Tehran's demandsUnited States· 2026-08-12