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Somaliland’s Delegation is Sending the Wrong Message to Washington

By Michael Rubin Before the beginning of the U.S. and Israel war with Iran in December 2025, former Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was in...

Citizens, Not Clansmen: Somaliland’s Unfinished Task

Just days ago, a Norwegian football supporter drew sharp criticism for refusing to join the rhythmic rowing cheer that swept through the stadium stands....

Identity on the Move: What Does It Mean to Be Somalilander?

A moment of validation is also a moment of interrogation. As Somaliland steps onto the world stage, Somalilanders are asked to define Somaliland’s identity...

From Antagonism to Accord: The Nairobi Agreement and the New Reality Between Republic of Somaliland and Puntland Federal Member State

Key Points Historic Agreement: On October 4-5, 2025, in Nairobi, the Republic of Somaliland and the Puntland Federal Member State of Somalia signed a landmark...

Building a United Somaliland: Why Tribalism Threatens Our National Development

By Mohammed A. Gaas Somaliland, a country which has restored its independence, has forged a remarkable path towards stability and self-governance in a region often...

Critical Reflections on Abdulqadir Jirde’s Interview with Abdijaliil: A Window into Somalia-Weyn Revisionism

The recent interview between Somaliland politician Abdulqaadir Jirde and Abdijaliil—a known advocate for the Somalia-Weyn narrative—was more than just a political exchange. It offered...

The Khatumo Dilemma and the Legacy of Clan-Based Politics in Somalia

The political choices of the Khatumo community have long perplexed many observers, myself included. Their decision to pursue a federal arrangement with the Federal...

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A Press Conference Before a Plane Ticket: What President Abdirahman Cirro Owes Somaliland

As President Cirro heads to Washington to tout Somaliland's democratic credentials, a sitting MP asks why the government has jailed dozens of journalists at home — and why the President has never once faced an open press conference.
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