Israel and Somaliland: A Strategic Opportunity

Today’s episode explores one of the most overlooked geopolitical developments in the world: Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.Why did it happen, and what could come next?In this episode, Avi Kaner explains:Why Israel became the first country to recognize SomalilandHow people in Somaliland celebrated in the streets waving Israeli flagsWhy Israel’s appointment of an ambassador mattersWhy Senator Ted Cruz says the United States should recognize Somaliland tooWhy Somalia’s objections look contradictory given it does not recognize IsraelHow Somaliland built stability, institutions, and elections since 1991Why its 460 miles of coastline make it strategically valuableHow the UAE, through DP World, transformed Berbera PortWhy the Berbera Corridor to Ethiopia is economically significantHow Israeli innovation, Emirati capital, and Somaliland geography could become a powerful combinationA relationship few were watching may become one of the most interesting stories in the region.