Why a Somaliland base could worsen Red Sea instability

Would basing forces in Somaliland improve the response to the Red Sea crisis?

Probably not; an operational base could turn Somaliland into a front line and undermine its present stability.

A foreign combat base could pull Somaliland onto the front line by involving local communities in an external conflict. An influx of military personnel spending foreign salaries could also destabilize the local economy. Funding existing institutions and helping them build capacity offers a safer approach to supporting stability. Somaliland's international position adds a complication: governments can maintain unofficial contacts with its authorities while withholding formal recognition.