The Red Sea Power Game: Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and the contest for influence in the Horn of Africa
Marie de Vries, researcher at the FMES Institute
Summary
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland on December 26, 2025, marks a transition from episodic rivalries to a structured...
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