Stop Trying To Make Somaliland Happen

The U.S. should not legitimize another fragile rupture in an unsettled region.

A statue of a green hand grasping a map of Somaliland stands in front of a building site by the side of a road with a few men gathered around it. September 9, 2025, 7:23 AM Comment icon View Comments ( )

On Aug. 14, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz called on the Trump administration to recognize Somaliland as an independent state. Cruz’s appeal was pitched as a way to reward democracy and counter China’s influence in Africa.

The call for recognition echoes a broader push among American conservatives, including from Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, who has declared , “America should proudly be the first state to recognize Somaliland.” Supporters argue recognit

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