Somaliland: Israel's Latest African Chess Piece in a Game of Geopolitics
📰 THE STORY: Deutsche Welle reports on the supposed 'strategic ripples' of Israel's recognition of Somaliland, framing it as a geopolitical maneuver that strengthens Israel's position in the Red Sea and grants Somaliland much-needed international legitimacy, bypassing the internationally recognized government of Somalia. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'strategic ripple'
echoes the deeply disturbing history of external powers exploiting internal African divisions for their own gain. From the 1884 Berlin Conference carving up Africa, to the Cold War proxy battles, major powers have consistently fueled fragmentation to secure resources or strategic choke points. Israel's move fits into a long-standing pattern of supporting secessionist movements, as seen with their
historical backing of the Anyanya movement in Southern Sudan against Khartoum in the 1960s, designed to weaken Arab-aligned states. Double Standard: Western media would rightly condemn Russia or China for unilaterally recognizing a breakaway region like Somaliland, especially against the wishes of the recognized central government, and using it to establish a new military or intelligence outpost.
Yet, when Israel does it, backed by Western silent approval, it's 'strategic' and 'legitimate.' Imagine the outrage if Iran were to recognize the independence of a separatist region in a US-allied nation. The hypocrisy is glaring. Follow the Money: Beyond immediate port access, consider the broader 'Abraham Accords' framework. These deals, often brokered by the US, provide substantial military aid