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Somalia, Dark Clouds and Silver-lining

Abukar Arman | Posted 10.16.2011

Abukar Arman

The current human catastrophe only highlights the importance of supporting the resuscitation process of the dying Somali state.

Peace, Security, and the Upshot of Political Subjugation

Abukar Arman | Posted 05.25.2011

Abukar Arman

At the end of the day, it is the Somalis who have to learn at this time of great adversity to make peace with one another, and make space for one another.

Shariah in Lawless Somalia

Abukar Arman | Posted 05.25.2011

Abukar Arman

Can lawless Somalia be governed by Shariah? It depends! The Somali people are desperate for a government and indeed a system of governance that they can invest their trust in.

The Neo-Islamists' March of Ignorance

Abukar Arman | Posted 05.25.2011

Abukar Arman

Neo-Islamists can only win this war of ideas when they succeed in winning the hearts and minds of the Somali people, yet they seem convinced that sustained violence will achieve them that end.