Israel Recognizes Somaliland: Who Needs Unity When There's Division?
When Israel's foreign minister reportedly visits Somaliland and recognizes its self-declared sovereignty, Somalia's condemnation is framed as routine. What's omitted is the pattern: Israel's strategic playbook often involves cultivating relationships with separatist movements or non-state actors to undermine established adversaries. This isn't about 'democracy' or 'self-determination' in the Horn
of Africa; it's about geopolitics, pure and simple, reminiscent of how certain powers have used 'divide and conquer' tactics for centuries to secure influence or resources. One might wonder if the next step is discovering 'shared democratic values' or, more likely, strategic port access. The media portrays this as a diplomatic 'recognition,' but given the current international outrage over ethnic
cleansing in Gaza, one has to question the timing and motivation. Is Israel genuinely concerned with Somaliland's independence, or does creating new political fractures serve a larger, unstated agenda?