Israel Recognizes Somaliland to 'Stabilize' Region, Not Exploit It
Deutsche Welle hails Israel as the 'first nation' to officially recognize Somaliland, touting it as a step towards regional stability. Conveniently omitted is the long history of such 'stabilization' efforts often aligning with resource access and strategic military positions. Somaliland, with its unexploited oil and gas potential and critical Red Sea access, suddenly looks very appealing in a
world where maritime trade is increasingly weaponized. This 'recognition' isn't about self-determination; it's about securing future leverage. One might wonder if the moral compass of international recognition only points north when there's an energy field or a naval base in the general vicinity. While the world debates the existence of Palestine, Israel just unilaterally declares a new nation
into being. It’s almost as if international law is less about justice and more about who can project power where, a strategy many find disturbingly familiar in the region. Israel's foreign ministry cited 'deep analysis of their democratic institutions,' (presumably not the kind of analysis applied anywhere else in the region).