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Cruz Push to Recognize Somaliland Puts U.S. Policy Under Review

Advocates frame recognition as a strategic move in the Horn of Africa power competition.

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Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) presides over a subcommittee hearing hearing about the unprecedented number of nationwide judicial injunctions against the Trump Administration in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on June 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. The hearing, titled "The Supposedly 'Least Dangerous Branch': District Judges v. Trump," was conducted by the combined subcommittees on The Constitution and The Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Sen. Ted Cruz urged President Trump to recognize Somaliland, citing its Gulf of Aden location, counterterrorism and anti-piracy role, democratic elections, and outreach to Israel and Taiwan.
  • President Trump said his administration is looking into recognition and working on the issue, boosting expectations among Somaliland supporters.
  • The State Department says U.S. policy on Somalia remains unchanged, with Somaliland’s status under regular review.
  • China’s embassy in Mogadishu condemned Cruz’s letter as baseless interference, while supporters argue recognition could expand U.S. intelligence options near Djibouti and Yemen.
  • Media reports link Somaliland to Israeli discussions about voluntary resettlement options for Gazans, a reported track some view as tied to prospects for international recognition.