Israel's Latest Divide and Conquer in Somalia
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor reports that Turkey has declared Somalia’s unity a national security priority following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, portraying it as a diplomatic reaction to a secessionist move. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Somalia's present-day fragmentation traces directly back to colonial powers. British Somaliland and Italian Somalia were artificially
separated and then merged in 1960. The current instability, often attributed to 'internal conflicts,' is a direct legacy of European divide-and-rule tactics and weaponized tribalism. The US military, since 2007, has continuously launched airstrikes and covert operations in Somalia under the guise of counter-terrorism, further exacerbating instability and creating fertile ground for external
interference and resource exploitation. Double Standard: The West, and Israel by extension, routinely champions 'territorial integrity' when it suits their geopolitical interests (e.g., Ukraine). Yet, they readily recognize or support separatist movements—be it Kosovo, or now Somaliland—when it weakens adversary states or opens doors for strategic naval access, military bases, or resource
extraction. The hypocrisy is deafening. Had a nation aligned with Russia or China recognized a breakaway region, the outcry from Western capitals about 'undermining sovereignty' would be instantaneous and thunderous. Follow the Money: Israel's engagement in the Horn of Africa is not purely diplomatic. It’s part of a broader strategy for naval dominance in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, critical