Opinion
Somalia is Still in Search of a Unique Governance Model
To paraphrase the aptly titled book “Somalia: Nation in Search of a State” by David D. Laitin, Professor of Political Science at Stanford Univers...
Read More »Ten points for the FGS to ponder and consider in 2020
1. 2019 was a year of unnecessary political conflict; reconcile your differences with opposition groups and Federal Member States before others force ...
Read More »This month in History: the rebellion that had nearly missed to undo the precipitate union between the two States of Northern and Southern Somalia late 1961
The long sought, but unplanned and hastily executed union of the two former colonial territories, North and South, in 1960, raised almost insurmountab...
Read More »Qabiil Soomaaliyeed Yaan Loo Saarin Eed Dad Gaar Ah Leeyihiin
Waxaa nasiib darro iyo gaf weyn ah hadalka kasoo yeeray Madaxweynaha Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya ee uu ku dafirayo dadkii lagu laayay magaalada Baydhab...
Read More »Jeff Flake: The president is on trial. So are my Senate Republican colleagues.
It might not be fair, but none of the successes, achievements and triumphs you’ve had in public office — whatever bills you’ve passed, hearings ...
Read More »A Society Ravaged by Emotional Instability Instead The Rule of Law.
My conscious, as a result of my upbringings drives me to engage the discourse in my society, Somalia. Neither tribalism nor short gains at the expense...
Read More »“State Department Policy is Fueling Al-Shabaab Resurgence”: A Rebuttal
Michael Rubin once again published a new article, this time alleging the State Department of driving Al-Shabaab resurgence in Somalia. In his article,...
Read More »Delusional Election one man, one vote in Somalia
The phrase"one man, one vote" traces its roots to 1961 in Somalia . It is a powerful concept. For Somalia, such an election would have been the first ...
Read More »Preaching vs Practice: Can Hassan Dahir Aweys be the right person to give a fatwa?
It's always useful, or at least fine, to hear the advice of those who have the expertise of a particular subject. Religion and faith are quite unique,...
Read More »State Department Policy is Fueling Al-Shabaab Resurgence
Al-Shabaab, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization with ties to Al Qaeda, is on the warpath. In November 2019 alone, its leader appeared on video fo...
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