The Berbera Breakthrough: Why The U.S. Should Move Toward Recognizing Somaliland

The Berbera Breakthrough: Why The U.S. Should Move Toward Recognizing Somaliland

The geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa shifted significantly this week as the United States signaled a move toward the formal recognition of Somaliland, which holds a key strategic location in an increasingly dangerous corner of the globe.The rationale for the United States to recognize Somaliland and elevate it to a primary ally rests on three pillars: strategic necessity, moral clarity, and the rewarding of proven governance.A high-l…

US tightens ties with Somaliland amid recognition speculation

The President of Somaliland hosted the commander of US Africa Command, Dagvin Anderson, along with US Deputy Ambassador Justin Davis, in the capital Hargeisa. According to the presidential office, the sides held “high-level discussions” focused on security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea — a region of increasing strategic importance to the United States. Following the meetings, the US delegation traveled together with senior Somaliland off…