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Somalia, still remains a victim of multiple actors which are the tragic, violent outcome of gradually deteriorating political dynamics since 1991. From the rubble and ruins of the state collapse, self-appointed warlords who struggled to rule the country from the barrels of guns, business groups and, later, Islamists aspire to power exacerbated the political instability and economic deficiencies thus impacted both on the state and the lives of the Somali citizens. Without exception, Somalia neighbors, Arab and Western states have been involving in Somalia's conflict for political and economic reasons. This book, therefore, dismisses that the external actors, both from the region and beyond will bring peace and stability to Somalia. Hence, the issue should be considered as a Somali issue that has an economic, social, and political impact on the Somalis at large, and according to this suggestion, any resolution to the Somalia conflict needs indigenous efforts since it affects the internal peace and security of the Somali citizens as well as their destiny. Without a unified grassroots involvement, it is difficult to foresee a sustainable peace and stability in Somalia.
About the author
Nasir M. Ali is an MA graduate in International Relations and also in African Studies from Addis Ababa University. He is an academic and social science researcher, author of over dozen articles in peer-reviewed journals and chapters in books. He engages in the areas of teaching and policy analysis.
