Trump doesn’t need to build a state in Africa — recognize the one that works

over funding, ambassadors, and the terms of any later partnership.

TRUMP SHOULD RECOGNIZE SOMALILAND. OUR SECURITY DEPENDS ON IT

Somaliland is not asking America to invade, occupy, or construct a government. Its people have already paid for institutions, elections, security, and compromise. Trump would not be gambling on whether a new state can survive.continue reading …