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Somalia has long been synonymous with violence and poverty on the international stage. Since the collapse of the authoritarian regime of Siad Barre in 1991, the country has been entrenched in turmoil. Despite this grim backdrop, a glimmer of stability exists in the Northwest region known as Somaliland. This self-declared independent state has functioned autonomously for over three decades, recently holding peaceful presidential elections. Yet, Somaliland remains unrecognized by any UN member state. Recent reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering being the first country to formally acknowledge Somaliland's independence, prompting a closer examination of the region's history, motivations behind the potential recognition, and its broader implications.