In “A Jewish Case for Recognizing Somaliland,” Rabbi Michael Freund advances a rare moral and strategic argument for international recognition of Somaliland—one rooted not only in geopolitics, but in Jewish historical experience.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is legal under international law—but African states are barred by a regional treaty system. A deep dive into two competing legal regimes of state recognition.

In an exclusive interview, former Somaliland diplomat defends Hargeisa’s recognition by Israel, reflects on six years of ties with Taiwan, and outlines the geopolitical stakes in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa

Egypt and Turkey are deploying forces to Somalia, signaling a new phase of rivalry in the Horn of Africa amid tensions over Somaliland, Red Sea security, and regional influence

Following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, President Irro calls on Israeli entrepreneurs to invest in ports, energy, agriculture, and tourism as analysts point to Red Sea security and economic opportunity

In “The Second Act of the Somaliland File Is Playing Out in Rabat,” Shay Gal argues that Morocco’s approach to Somaliland has quietly shifted from diplomatic abstraction to strategic governance. No longer a marginal or hypothetical issue, Somaliland has entered the realm of precedent-setting state practice—particularly after Israel’s recognition—forcing Rabat to confront questions it can no longer defer.

After 35 years of self-rule, Somaliland meets the empirical criteria for statehood. This article, “Recognition Deferred, Responsibility Avoided,” argues that blocking its recognition punishes success, excuses Somalia’s failures, and undermines accountability, stability, and evidence-based international policy in the Horn of Africa

An opinion analysis arguing that Ethiopia’s lack of consistent strategic vision is destabilizing the Horn of Africa, undermining trust with Somaliland, and weakening regional leadership amid rising external competition

“The Conceptual Meaning of Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity in the Somaliland–Somalia Context” is a legal analysis of sovereignty and territorial integrity in the Somaliland–Somalia context, arguing that Somaliland restored its original sovereignty after a failed union and that Somalia’s claim lacks legal validity.

This opinion piece delivers a direct political message to Somalia’s federal leadership in Mogadishu and the citizens of Somalia, arguing that Somaliland’s withdrawal from the failed 1960 union was lawful, legitimate, and irreversible.

An in-depth analysis of Somaliland’s evolution after 34 years of diplomatic isolation, examining statehood under international law, democratic governance, and why increased engagement could enhance stability in the Horn of Africa

An analysis of the emerging Saudi-Turkish-Egyptian axis and its bid to dominate the Red Sea, Yemen, and Somalia—reshaping trade routes, sidelining rivals, and forging a new regional order

Turkey has escalated its military role in Somalia, deploying F-16s and engaging directly in combat against al-Shabaab. This analysis explores the military, political, and geopolitical consequences of Ankara’s new kinetic posture

An in-depth analysis of the Israel-Turkey rivalry in the Horn of Africa, focusing on Somaliland recognition, military base competition in Berbera and Las Qoray, Gulf power politics, and the growing risks to regional stability and sovereignty

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention issues a Red Flag Alert warning that Somaliland’s population—especially the Isaaq clan—faces renewed risk of genocidal violence from Somalia amid rising regional tensions

“Erased, Not Extinguished: How the Isaaq Forged a Nation from Genocide” is a compelling and rigorously researched article that examines how the Isaaq clan-family’s deep genealogical traditions, territorial foundations, and decentralized political institutions produced a resilient social order—one capable of withstanding colonial disruption, state collapse, and genocidal violence.

“Operation Ottoman,” published by The Somali Wire, examines Turkey’s expanding influence in Somalia’s security sector under President Erdoğan’s neo-Ottoman vision. It argues that growing Turkish military deployments and political sway risk militarizing the relationship and deepening Somalia’s internal divisions.

"A Misread Map and a Misjudged Nation: Turkey’s Horn Gamble Collides With Somaliland’s Reality," is an in-depth editorial examining Turkey’s expanding role in Somalia, the strategic implications for the Horn of Africa, and why Somaliland’s distinct political reality challenges Ankara’s regional calculations

Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro steps up global diplomacy at the World Governments Summit in Dubai and a high-level dinner with Britain’s Prince Edward, highlighting a renewed diplomatic push for recognition and investment

UAE-based NBHH has resumed work on Somaliland’s Berbera corridor after a flood-damaged bridge collapse, reinforcing Ethiopia’s push to diversify maritime trade routes beyond Djibouti

Somaliland’s president says his country expects a trade deal with Israel, offering access to lithium and other minerals as it seeks investment, technology, and wider international recognition

Somaliland is reframing its global strategy through Dubai and Davos, shifting from diplomatic isolation toward economic relevance and strategic engagement

This article, “Israel Recognizes Somaliland: Why Not?” by Kenedid Hassan, argues in favor of Israel's recognition of Somaliland, countering criticisms that frame the move as opportunistic, a violation of international norms, or destabilizing.

A North - South Korea-like divide in the Horn of Africa? This analysis compares democratic Somaliland and unstable Somalia, exploring recognition politics, governance contrasts, and why the split matters for Africa’s future

President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) travels to the UAE for the 2026 World Governments Summit, engaging in high-level meetings and global forums on governance, investment, and regional cooperation