Will U.S. Interests Drive Somaliland’s 30-Year Fight for International Recognition?

As Somaliland commemorates thirty years of its pursuit for international acknowledgment, the self-proclaimed republic navigates a multifaceted geopolitical surroundings that may soon be reshaped by U.S. interests in the Horn of Africa. Since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland has enjoyed relative peace and democratic governance, despite lacking formal recognition from the international community. With evolving regional dynamics and an increasing emphasis on U.S….