Israel Backs Somaliland, Igniting 'Peace' in the Horn of Africa
Hundreds swarmed Mogadishu, Somalia, to protest Israel's reported recognition of Somaliland, as The Independent dutifully reports. What they gloss over, however, is Israel’s long history of leveraging regional rivalries for strategic advantage—a playbook applied globally. This isn't just about Somaliland's 'self-determination'; it's about shifting regional alignments, reminiscent of Cold War proxy
games, but with a new set of players and even older grievances. One might wonder if this sudden geopolitical 'interest' in Somaliland is truly about democracy, or if it aligns with Israel's historical efforts to destabilize Arab and Muslim-majority nations while simultaneously expanding its diplomatic reach, often at the expense of established international borders. How many 'peace deals' and
'recognitions' does it take before we question whose peace, and whose recognition, truly benefits?