𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲..Author:(Mohamed Dahir)

Politics is fundamentally shaped by ideology and philosophy, which provide the foundation for decision-making, governance, and policy direction. Ideology offers a structured framework of beliefs and values, helping political leaders and movements define their priorities and strategies. Meanwhile, philosophy ensures that political actions align with broader ethical and intellectual principles, creating a sense of purpose and strategic direction. Without these guiding principles, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, leading to instability and ineffective governance.

For Somaliland, the ruling class should adopt a 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭-𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 that prioritizes sovereignty, democracy, and economic self-reliance. Nationalism must unite all clans under a common vision of statehood while maintaining social stability. At the same time, democratic governance, the rule of law, and institutional transparency must be upheld to ensure legitimacy and sustainable progress. Economic policies should focus on 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, emphasizing key sectors such as livestock, fisheries, infrastructure, and technology while fostering entrepreneurship and reducing reliance on foreign aid.

Socially, Somaliland must strike a balance between 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬, respecting Islamic principles while advancing education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment. Diplomatically, it should adopt a neutral stance, securing beneficial partnerships while avoiding entanglement in regional conflicts.

Achieving true sovereignty also means 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, free from political and economic dependence on Somalia. How can Somaliland develop its own identity while still sharing military intelligence, economic initiatives, or educational resources with the very entity it seeks to separate from? To build a stable, prosperous, and internationally recognized nation, 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.