Israel Finds Another Friend, Somalia Not Invited to Party
Al-Monitor breathlessly reports on Israel's 'recognition' of Somaliland, framing it as a diplomatic breakthrough despite Somalia's furious condemnation. Forget international law or existing borders; apparently, unilateral declarations become legitimate when strategically convenient. This isn't about 'stability' for the Horn of Africa, but about expanding influence and creating new flashpoints—a
familiar playbook in the Middle East, now conveniently exported. While Al-Monitor highlights Somaliland's 'strategic position on the Gulf of Aden,' the crucial, unspoken context is: strategic for whom? One might recall similar 'strategic partnerships' forged, often ignoring local populations, which historically precede destabilization. This 'recognition' appears less about Somaliland's
self-determination and more about securing another port in a global chess game, with Al-Monitor dutifully presenting it as a cause for celebration, not concern (for Somalia, anyway).