Israel Finds Another Unrecognized Land to Recognize
Suddenly, the recognition of Somaliland (a self-declared state with limited international recognition) by Israel is framed as a bold diplomatic move. This isn't newfound respect for self-determination; it's a centuries-old colonial tactic: divide populations to weaken sovereignty. The New Arab article notes Somalia's outrage, but misses the calculated nature of this 'friendship.' Historically,
Israel has sought footholds in Africa, leveraging geopolitical fragmentation to its advantage, playing kingmaker on the cheap. One might wonder if this sudden embrace of Somaliland's 'sovereignty' mirrors another certain nation's endless quest for self-determination, or perhaps, it only applies to lands that aren't under military occupation. How many more unrecognized self-declared states will
Israel champion before supporting the self-declared state it illegally occupies?