Israel Recognizes Somaliland; Will the US Be Next?
by Michael Rubin
On December 26, 2025, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced on X that Israel has recognized Somaliland, becoming the first country in the world to officially do so. “Over the past year, based on an extensive and ongoing dialogue, relations between Israel and Somaliland have taken shape,” he wrote. “Today we signed an agreement on mutual recognition […]
by Samer Sinijlawi
Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi details the reforms needed for a better future for Palestinians in Gaza.
China and the United States: The Engineer and the Lawyer
by Michael Mandelbaum
Michael Mandelbaum examines some core differences between American and Chinese societies.