The United States is undergoing a political revolution. President Donald Trump’s restructuring of institutional checks on power is not weakening the U.S.-led order but rather enhancing it by recalibrating America’s leadership in strategic regions. This transformation is creating new opportunities for partners who align with Washington’s priorities. Somaliland, a self-declared republic on the Horn of Africa, has emerged as one such partner. Its recognition of Israel, combined with the introduction of H.R. 7993 — the Somaliland Economic Access and Opportunity Act — underscores its growing role in the global powers game and its emerging status within the US-led new world order.

Somaliland’s resilience is remarkable given its neighborhood. The Horn of Africa and Red Sea basin are dominated by authoritarian regimes and combustible politics. Ethiopia is consumed by internal conflicts, Eritrea remains one of the world’s most closed states, and Somalia continues to struggle with fragility and extremism. Yet Somaliland has built functioning institutions, held competitive elections, and maintained relative peace despite lacking formal recognition. This democratic exception in a volatile region makes Somaliland a credible partner for global........

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