U.S. Neoconservatives Suddenly Concerned about Somaliland’s Independence

- Last week, Michael Rubin — a resident scholar at the influential neoconservative think tank American Enterprise Institute (AEI) — published a long-form opinion piece urging the United States to recognize the independent region of Somaliland: a breakaway region in the Horn of Africa.

Rubin makes a strong case for recognizing Somaliland’s independence by pointing out its history suffering colonialism and exploitation at the hands of the West. He cites Somaliland’s remarkable security status when compared to neighboring Somalia. But since when have neoconservatives — especially a former Pentagon official like Rubin — ever actually cared about self-determination? 

Oh, one other thing: Russia might get to them first and that’s bad, according to Rubin. 

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https://www.mintpressnews.com/us-horn-of-africa-war/248307/