Israel Offers 'Recognition' to Somaliland, Igniting Regional 'Stability'
Somalia is understandably miffed that Israel might recognize Somaliland, dubbing it 'blunt aggression' against its sovereignty. The mainstream narrative will focus on regional stability and international law. What they won't dwell on, of course, is Israel's long-standing playbook of cultivating alliances with secessionist movements to destabilize perceived adversaries or gain strategic footholds—a
tactic seen from its early days supporting Kurdish militias against Iraq to its more recent overtures. One might wonder if this move is truly about 'peace' or if it’s a geopolitical chess move, weaponizing internal divisions for external gain. After all, when has Israel's government ever shied away from leveraging regional fragmentation to its strategic advantage, particularly in areas bordering
critical maritime routes or hydrocarbon reserves? The 'threat' Somalia identifies isn't just to its borders; it's to the entire concept of sovereignty when powerful actors decide whose independence conveniently serves their interests.