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Mohamed OsmanAl Jazeera |
In 2026, Israel and Lebanon occupy sharply divergent political, economic, and security positions. These differences are rooted not only in...
A competent government is defined by its ability to manage public resources effectively, uphold the rule of law, and deliver essential services while...
Edna Adan Ismail is a distinguished healthcare professional, diplomat, and human rights advocate from Somaliland whose work has reshaped maternal...
Professor Ioan Myrddin (I. M.) Lewis (1930–2014) was one of the most influential social anthropologists of the twentieth century and is widely...
Bogumił Witalis Andrzejewski (1922–1994), widely known by his nickname “Goosh,” was a Polish-born British linguist whose scholarship...
Margaret Laurence’s time in British Somaliland between 1950 and 1952 marked a formative period in her development as a writer. Although she is best...
The Somali proverb “Garna ma gasho, garna kama bahdo” describes a person who neither enters justice nor exits from it. In Somali society—where...
The Somali proverb “Gar Diid waa Allah Diid”—translated as “He who refuses justice refuses God”—occupies a principal place in Somali moral...
For more than three decades, the Republic of Somaliland has existed in a diplomatic limbo that defies both legal logic and geopolitical reality. While...
The Somali proverb “Baadi kugu raagtay in aad leedahay ayaa la moodaa” offers a concise yet powerful insight into human psychology, property, and...
The Somali proverb “Caduur dhaw‑dhawdu uma dhacsana” offers a concise but powerful lesson: making noise does not guarantee results. Rooted in...
The phrase “history repeats itself” reflects the recurring nature of human behavior and political patterns across time. While circumstances,...
The Somali proverb “Ama buur ahow, ama buur ku tirso”— “Either be a mountain or lean on a mountain”—offers a concise framework for...
The proverb “A friend in need is a friend indeed” is among the most enduring expressions in the English language. Its central claim is simple but...
In everyday life, gratitude is personal and emotional. In international politics, it is something else entirely. When nations say, “thank you,”...
In fast‑moving information environments, a single screenshot or short video clip can travel farther and faster than any subsequent correction. This...
Health at the Crossroads: Contrasting Disease Landscapes in Israel and Somaliland Israel and Somaliland present starkly contrasting public health...
The phrase “United we stand, divided we fall” is a longstanding principle that underscores the strategic value of collective cohesion and the...
Drinking Poison in the Horn of Africa: Somalia, Somaliland, and the Cost of Non‑Recognition The phrase “resentment is like drinking poison and...
National Interest in Action: The Strategic Logic Behind Saudi Israeli Normalization National interest—often referred to by the French term raison...
Silenced for Stability? Freedom of Speech and the Cost of “National Interest” in Somaliland Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right that...
From Early Recognition to Formal Relations: The Evolution of Israel–Somaliland Diplomatic Contacts The history of diplomatic engagement between...
The phrase “This too shall pass” is among the most enduring expressions in human thought. Its power lies in a simple but demanding truth:...
The phrase “live and let live” expresses an ethical and social philosophy grounded in mutual tolerance. At its most basic level, it holds that...
Forgiveness at the national or communal level differs fundamentally from interpersonal forgiveness. While individual forgiveness is often understood...
Resilience is best understood as the capacity to adapt effectively in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant stress. It is not an innate trait,...
Safeguarding Patients Through Health Professions Regulation in Somaliland The regulation of health professions is a cornerstone of effective health...
From Recognition to Reality: How States Gain Legitimacy in the International System Lessons from Israel and Somaliland The recognition of one state by...
Defining National Interest National interest is the guiding principle of a state’s foreign policy, encompassing its core objectives—security,...
Meritocracy is a governance and social system in which authority, roles, and rewards are allocated based on individual skills, effort, and...
Double Standards: Somaliland and Northern Cyprus in Turkey’s Geopolitical Strategy The cases of Somaliland and Northern Cyprus (TRNC) illustrate the...
Somaliland’s oral tradition emerged from its nomadic and pastoral roots, where the impracticality of carrying physical books led to the development...
The Abraham Accords are a series of landmark diplomatic agreements, initiated in 2020, that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab...
Turkey’s evolving relationship with the Republic of Somaliland is characterized by a marked departure from neutrality. Initially positioned as a...
Demographics and Distribution The Kurdish population constitutes Turkey’s largest ethnic minority, estimated at 15–20% of the national population,...
Nomadic communities in Somaliland, particularly in the Haud and Guban regions, exemplify resilience and adaptability. Their livelihoods are shaped by...
Restoring Somaliland: Legal Foundations, Strategic Imperatives, and the Case for Re-Recognition The campaign for Somaliland’s re-recognition is...
Israel and Somaliland are frequently referenced in geopolitical discourse for their distinctive paths to statehood and resilience. Despite divergent...