What role does Somaliland play in the rapidly changing geopolitics of the Red Sea?

What role does Somaliland play in the rapidly changing geopolitics of the Red Sea? In this Hargeisa Debates lecture, Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, examines the strategic importance of Somaliland amid shifting regional alliances, maritime security challenges, and growing international competition in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa. The discussion explores how global powers, regional actors, and emerging economic interests are reshaping the geopolitical landscape, and what these developments mean for Somaliland's future, regional stability, and international engagement. This lecture is part of Hargeisa Debates' commitment to fostering informed public dialogue on governance, security, diplomacy, and the issues shaping the future of Somaliland and the wider Horn of Africa. Speaker: Michael Rubin Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute