Somaliland: Israel's Newest 'Security Concern' on the Block
The news is Israel recognized Somaliland. The strategic context? Somaliland sits on the Gulf of Aden, a critical shipping lane. This move appears positioned to secure maritime routes, coincidentally as Houthi forces continue to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea. Historically, Israel has sought alliances and strategic outposts in the Red Sea region, from Ethiopia to Eritrea, to counter regional
rivals. This latest diplomatic maneuver is less about statehood and more about securing influence in a choke point for global trade, conveniently overlooked by mainstream narratives. So, Netanyahu’s government acknowledges a secessionist region just when it grants them a geopolitical advantage. One might wonder if this 'recognition' is less about Somaliland's aspirations and more about Israel’s
long-standing pursuit of Red Sea leverage. How many unrecognized territories will suddenly achieve 'statehood' when they can offer strategic military or trade benefits to powerful allies?