Israel's Game-Changing Decision on Somaliland Explained

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Israel Becomes First Country to Recognize Somaliland | Horn of Africa Geopolitics Explained

In this video, we explain why Israel has become the first United Nations member to recognise Somaliland as an independent state.
You will understand the history of Somaliland, why it is different from Somalia, and how this move impacts Horn of Africa geopolitics, Red Sea security, and Middle East–Africa relations.
The video also discusses international law, recognition of states, and why this development is important for UPSC Prelims and Mains, especially General Studies Paper II (International Relations).

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00:00 – Introduction | 2025 Conflicts & Places in News for UPSC
00:45 – Israel Recognizes Somaliland | Three Key Reasons Explained
00:58 – Reason 1: Red Sea Geopolitics & Trade Route Control
01:56 – Reason 2: Iran Factor | Containing Houthi Rebels in Yemen
03:27 – Reason 3: International Bargaining & Strategic Depth
04:37 – Prelims One Crash Course | GS + CSAT + Test Series
05:31 – Horn of Africa Map Analysis | SEED Acronym (Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea)
06:25 – Somaliland Capital: Hargeisa | Somalia Capital: Mogadishu
06:46 – Puntland: Semi-Autonomous State | Capital Garowe
06:51 – Port Berbera: Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal & UAE Access
07:31 – European Union Response | Territorial Integrity Support
08:19 – Somalia Government Reaction | Anger Over Recognition
09:09 – One Somalia Policy vs One China Policy Comparison
09:40 – International Condemnation | Egypt, Turkey, GCC, African Union
11:33 – Why Israel Acted Now? | Abraham Accords Context
12:04 – Abraham Accords 2020 | Trump's Mediation with Muslim Countries
13:16 – Israel's Push for Diplomatic Expansion in Africa
14:01 – Somaliland Benefits | UN Member Recognition & Market Access
15:07 – UAE Military Base at Port Berbera | Yemen Operations
16:09 – History of Somaliland | British vs Italian Protectorates
17:19 – 1960 Independence & Merger | Somali Republic Formation
19:22 – 1991 Somaliland Independence Declaration | Post-Siad Barre
21:36 – Present Status | Own Army, Currency, Limited Diplomacy
22:02 – Puntland Explained | Semi-Autonomous, Not Independent
23:40 – Conclusion | Geopolitics Meets Geography | New Year Wishes

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