In a strategic reading of shifting dynamics in the Red Sea, Ilan Berman links Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland” to Tel Aviv’s effort to position itself as a guarantor of international maritime ...

In a Horn of Africa littered with failed states, militias and terrorist groups, this republic stands out precisely because it works.The post Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland matters appeared fir ...

For more than three decades, the international system treated Somaliland as an inconvenience while Israel treated it as a ...

Israel has shifted toward a posture that uses access to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden as part of its broader regional strategy ...

Strategically, Israel’s move directly intersects with ongoing rivalries among Arab states. Historically, Egypt and Saudi ...

Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Experts say the move could ignite domestic strife, further militarise the Horn of Africa and spur insurgencies in ...

TEL AVIV—Over the past year, Israel’s military has proved adept at taking down threats to the country’s security. After the initial shock of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, Hamas’s top leadership has been ...

Israel's recognition of the breakaway region grants Israelis unparalleled access to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

A growing number of countries have rejected Israel’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland as an ...

Ankara and Abu Dhabi are actively reshaping the security architecture of one of the world’s most vital waterways. Why is the ...