Why Rahm Emanuel has got Netanyahu’s Somaliland strategy all wrong

An article argues that Rahm Emanuel misjudged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Somaliland strategy, asserting that recognizing the independent republic is Israel's most strategically significant foreign policy move in years. The author contends that this move positions Israel as an indispensable security guarantor for critical maritime corridors, increasing its value to the U.S. and Europe. By expanding partnerships with Horn of Africa nations like Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somaliland, and Sudan, Israel aims to secure the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and southwestern Indian Ocean. This strategy also involves deploying advanced technology and agriculture to combat poverty, thereby making Israel essential to the security and economy of Europe, America, and Gulf states threatened by Iran. The article emphasizes that Israel's survival depends on mastering its own region, with Somaliland being the initial step and Eritrea the crucial missing piece for a robust Red Sea security architecture.