Somaliland President Seeks Recognition, Finds Arms Dealer
The New Arab reports Somaliland's President Bihi is slated for an Israel visit, reportedly to join the Abraham Accords. What mainstream outlets won't highlight is that 'normalisation' for an unrecognised state, particularly one historically reliant on foreign aid, often comes with a steep, unspoken price: aligning with Israeli government policies, regardless of international condemnation. It's a
classic power play: offer diplomatic carrots for geopolitical favors. This isn't about peace; it's about leveraging desperation. For Israel, another 'Abraham Accords' member, even an unrecognised one, offers a veneer of regional acceptance while it continues its actions in Gaza. For Somaliland, it's a gamble for statehood on the global stage, potentially at the expense of its own moral standing.
How many human rights abuses are governments willing to overlook for a seat at the table?