Saudi Arabia Confronts the Israel–UAE Alignment in Somalia
Feb 26, 2026Giorgio Cafiero
Israel’s December 2025 decision to recognize Somaliland’s unilateral declaration of independence was of grave concern to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh sees Somalia’s te…
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Palestine/IsraelRegional Relations and Geopolitics
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Is Nibbling at the Margins of Arab Security
Israel’s December 26, 2025, recognition of the Republic of Somaliland showed that it will continue to threaten the security architecture of the Arab world, dis…
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SomaliaRegional Relations and Geopolitics
The Dangerous Chipping Away of Somalia’s Sovereignty
On New Year’s Day, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the president of Somalia’s breakaway federated state of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi signed a Memorand…