Israel Recognizes Somaliland: A New Friend for Old Favors
Israel's latest diplomatic maneuver, recognizing Somaliland, reportedly 'in the spirit' of the Abraham Accords, is less about nation-building and more about strategic positioning. Suddenly, a region not internationally recognized by the UN gets a nod from an Israeli government desperate for new allies and Red Sea access. One might recall how similar 'recognitions' coincide with transactional
benefits, like arms deals or votes in international forums. This isn't about self-determination; it's about expanding influence and isolating rivals in yet another corner of the world. The media frames this as a 'diplomatic breakthrough.' For whom, exactly? The people of Somaliland, or a Netanyahu administration seeking to distract from its ongoing actions in Gaza and shore up support from
unlikely partners? It raises questions about whose sovereignty truly matters when such recognitions are offered as quid pro quo for geopolitical advantage, rather than genuine principles of international law. It's almost as if 'sovereignty' is a VIP pass, handed out only when it directly benefits entrenched powers.