What legitimacy does Saudi Arabia have?
A country so backward that it banned women from driving because it will cause their genitalia to vibrate and arouse them. A country that chops up their citizens for speaking up against failed projects like NEOM
Stay in your lane bedouin
The “Somaliland” Paradox: When Photos Reveal What Data Cannot
Less than twenty-four hours separate these two photos.
In the first, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud affirms the depth of the strategic partnership with Turkey 🇹🇷, sending a clear message that Mogadishu has chosen to strengthen its sovereignty through established regional alliances.
In the second, Abdurrahman Siro leaves Tel Aviv announcing what he described as a “state visit,” boasting that “Israel was the first to respond.”
This is not merely a coincidence in timing, but an expression of two contradictory paths: one that builds legitimacy through the state, alliances, and shared interests, and another that seeks recognition through gateways that lack the capacity to grant legitimacy to others in the first place.
While Mogadishu has strengthened its regional position and expanded its strategic scope, Hargeisa has found itself facing increasing isolation, which has driven it to gamble on the occupation card in the hope of breaking its political deadlock.
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