Why Washington May Finally Recognise Somaliland Growing US strategic interests in the Horn of Africa could reshape Washington’s long-standing approach to Somaliland. US Recognition of Somaliland recognition would carry significant implications for regional security, maritime access, geopolitical competition, and the broader balance of power in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. URL: https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/why-washington-may-finally-recognise-somaliland