Israel has become the first country to formally recognize the state of Somaliland on the Horn of Africa, sparking backlash from other Arab nations while prompting celebrations across Somaliland.

As Belgium, Norway, and Spain contemplate recognizing a 'Palestinian State,' legal complexities and geopolitical consequences underscore the urgency of a more considered approach

An overwhelming majority of the French parliament voted in favor of symbolically recognizing a 'Palestinian state'. Will this harm prospects for peace in Israel?