Somaliland: The Ghost State That Broke the Arab Veto

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Here is the recording of our latest session.

In the unforgiving theater of statecraft, survival is the only currency that holds value. Ideology is a luxury for nations that already possess secure borders and recognized passports. For those fighting for their existence, the enemy of their enemy is not just a friend. He is a lifeline.

In our latest daily session, the group dissected the strategic shockwave of Israel’s decision to officially recognize Somaliland. This is a "ghost state" in the Horn of Africa. It has functioned independently for decades yet remains invisible to the international community. The room analyzed the brilliance of this move. By recognizing Somaliland, Israel secures a critical flank against the Houthis in Yemen and opens a potential corridor to the Red Sea. It is a masterclass in flanking your adversary while the rest of the world debates protocol.

However, the discussion did not shy away from the friction inherent in this alliance. Several members pointed out the uncomfortable reality. Somaliland is a devoutly Muslim society governed by elements of Sharia law. The skepticism was palpable. Can a Jewish state trust a fundamentalist Islamic entity? The consensus that emerged was rooted in cold pragmatism. This is not a warm friendship. It is what we call a "Cold Peace."

The collective observed a profound contrast between Somaliland and the Palestinian cause. The Palestinians have historically chosen ideological purity and rejected statehood if it meant coexisting with Israel. They suffer from what the group termed a "sickness" of choosing death over progress. Somaliland is different. They are choosing life. Rejected by the Arab League and ignored by the West, they cannot afford the luxury of antisemitism. They need a powerful friend. Israel knocked on the door when no one else would.

The session concluded that this alliance exposes the hollowness of the Arab world's "unity." While 21 Arab nations denounce the move, a Sharia-compliant state is flying the Israeli flag because it guarantees their future. In the end, interest outweighs dogma.

This conversation went far deeper than the headlines. We mapped the tribal dynamics, the economic incentives, and the military implications of a Jewish-Muslim alliance against the Houthis. Access the full recording and prepare for our next live discussion. View the calendar at this link to join our next discussion: https://www.skool.com/libertypolitics/calendar

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