SLSUN: Somaliland is mulling a barter deal with the United States. Somaliland, which has been on a long quest to seek independence is ready to offer the United States a military base.
In return, it seeks recognition. Somaliland’s representative to the US Bashir Goth recently said in an interview that the region is ready to host a US military base at its Berbera port. In 1991, Somaliland declared unilateral independence for Somalia which firmly opposes the move. The territory is strategically located along the Gulf of Aden. Experts say Donald Trump could show interest in this barter deal. Granting recognition to Somaliland will give the US A military edge in the critical Red Sea region. Watch Somaliland Offers US its Port to Build Military Base in Exchange for Recognition |
SLSUN: The Horn of Africa is one of the most critical regions in global geopolitics, interlinking the most significant maritime routes, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean. This has turned it, especially over the last period of time, into a hot spot for international competition, driven by China’s rising…
SLSUN: Somaliland whose independence is not recognized by the government in Mogadishu, has long been the focus of attention of several regional powers due to its strategic geographic position. The region overlooks the Gulf of Aden, not far from the Strait of Bab el Mandeb – through which about 12…
Somalilandsun- Somaliland contributed its share to the competition of the military basing literature going on this strategic Horn of Africa Region. Somaliland hosted UAE to deploy a military base in Berbera airport. But the contents of the lease agreement signed between the two countries remains confidential till now, while the…
