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Somalia: Somaliland Needs to Rethink Strategy Amid Djibouti's Growing Hostility

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The relationship between Djibouti and Somaliland has long been contentious, with Djibouti displaying consistent hostility towards its neighbour.

This hostility stems from two primary factors: fear of economic competition and Djibouti 's regional defense strategies.

The report explicitly states that the port of Berbera in Somaliland, along with the Berbera Corridor connecting to Ethiopia's hinterland, has emerged as a strong potential competitor to Djibouti. On the security front, Djibouti seeks to use Somalia and Somaliland as tools against Eritrea, with which it has an ongoing border dispute. Additionally, it aims to use both Somaliland and Somalia to suppress potential uprisings by the marginalised Afars in Djibouti.

Despite these hostile stances, Somaliland's administration lacks a strategy to counter Djibouti's hostile policies. Since the Kulmiye party came to power, Somaliland has become closer to Djibouti, with politicians prioritising personal relationships over strategic interests.

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