Turning now to more recent events, Israel’s seemingly sudden decision to recognize Somaliland independence was actually the culmination of a long planned effort by Israel and the UAE to militarize the latter’s deep economic involvement with the country. Starting with the UAE’s takeover of Berbera’s main commercial port by DP World, the UAE later built a spur linking Berbera to Ethiopia’s rail line to the port of Djibouti which, now that the Egyptians are pressuring Djibouti to cut Ethiopia’s access to their port, will provide the Ethiopians will an alternative, and presumably safer, access to the sea. Due to the involvement of the Turks in the Horn of Africa, New Delhi might be inclined both to recognize Somaliland’s independence and to establish a training base in Berbera.
Author: Jonathan Pollard
Published at: 2026-01-03 22:17:04
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