Somalia’s Ambitious State-Building Effort Lies in Ruins
The Complex Landscape of Somalia’s Political Future
As we traverse the rugged terrain from Garowe, the capital of Northeastern State state in northern Somalia, to the bustling port city of Bosaso, we find ourselves navigating not just geographical challenges, but political and security landscapes fraught with tension. This road, though vital for trade and connectivity, meanders through territories dominated by two of the world's most formidable jihadist groups. To the east lies an outpost of Islamic State (IS), while to…