A new Red Sea axis: Israel, India, UAE, Ethiopia converge in Somaliland

A new Red Sea axis: Israel, India, UAE, Ethiopia converge in Somaliland

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has realigned the Horn of Africa, linking India, Israel, the UAE, and Ethiopia to secure Red Sea routes and counter rivals.

How Israel, India, the UAE, and Ethiopia Are Reshaping the Red Sea Through Somaliland

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By: The Cradle | Cradle Correspondent On 26 December 2025, Israel formally recognized what it termed the Republic of Somaliland, marking a significant shift in its policy toward the Horn of Africa. The move altered the political equation along one of the world’s most sensitive maritime routes. In Hargeisa, it was seen as a long-awaited validation. […] The post How Israel, India, the UAE, and Ethiopia Are Reshap…