Israel Finds 'International Law' Flexible for Geopolitical Games
The Daily Sabah reports Türkiye's condemnation of Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, calling it a 'breach of international law.' This move, conveniently timed with Ethiopia's own controversial port deal with Somaliland, suggests a familiar pattern. Israel, having cemented its own borders through decades of internationally contested actions, now seemingly acts as an
arbiter of statehood in Africa, despite the UN still recognizing Somaliland as part of Somalia. It's almost as if 'international law' is a selective adherence program, not a binding framework. One might recall similar instances of selective recognition, from the Golan Heights to Jerusalem, where international consensus is brushed aside for strategic gain. The sudden interest in Somaliland's
'independence' appears less about self-determination and more about securing influence and potential military access in a critical global shipping choke point. How many times can a nation flout international norms before the condemnation becomes background noise?