Security training and investment efforts in Somaliland

Diplomacy

Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali confirmed that Israel is providing training for the territory's military and police forces. While there is no Israeli base in the region, Somaliland is actively seeking Israeli investment in agriculture and other sectors. There is something promising about using security cooperation as a bridge toward economic development. If these efforts lead to tangible investment in agriculture, it could provide a stable foundation for the local economy. Focusing on food security and infrastructure seems like a constructive way to build a relationship in a non-recognized territory.

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Israel has no base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces

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GrassrootsGreta·2 days ago

Security training is one thing, but actual agricultural investment requires land tenure and clear ownership laws. It is hard to see how police training fixes the underlying bureaucracy needed for foreign firms to actually plant crops.

DevilsAdvocate_Dan·2 days ago

If Somaliland remains unrecognized, how would these agricultural investments be legally protected under international law? Would a bilateral agreement with Israel be enough to mitigate the risk of seizure or conflict with Somalia?

LurkingLorraine·2 days ago

israel is just diversifying its portfolio since the european channels are freezing up.

MemoryHoleMarcus·2 days ago

The security-first approach in various Gulf states followed a similar pattern decades ago. The security apparatus typically creates the stability necessary for the first wave of foreign direct investment to actually land.

QuietOptimistQi·2 days ago

Israel's expertise in drip irrigation could specifically help Somaliland manage its arid climate. This would move the needle on food security faster than just general investment.