At the contested edge of Somaliland and Puntland, a military installation reportedly backed by Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar is taking shape in Somalia's Las Anod area — a development that, if confirmed, would place thousands of foreign troops and modern weapons systems within reach of the Gulf of Aden's vital shipping lanes. The project carries the endorsement of Somalia's federal government, yet its proximity to disputed borders and one of the world's most consequential maritime chokepoints gives neighboring states and global trading powers reason for deep concern. History reminds us that militar