federalism

Aynte was Somalia's Minister of Planning (2015-2017). He has a good understanding of what the federal government's capacity is. He thinks it is basically impossible for the FGS to hold national elections given that they were unable/unwilling to hold local elections in Banadir. Full length...

What are the benefits of federalism when a state has deep rifts between its citizens? Don Horowitz, who wrote the best book on ethnic conflict, gave this brilliant lecture in 2014.

If Ethiopia recognizes Somaliland, imo <10% chance of this happening, federalism is finished. Recognition of Somaliland by Ethiopia, followed by the creation of an Ethiopian navy stationed on the Gulf of Aden, would transform federalism into a suicide pact. The only option at that point would be...

At this point, we might aswell have 15 new countries :snoop: What are other means of creating a stable and propped up country that isnt rife with qabil. Federalism turned us into self centered people who dont even bat a eye when other somalis are getting killed because, you guessed it, "Muh...

The Security Council is voting to renew the UNSOM mandate in Somalia after being delayed for 5 months to allow for protracted elections and the establishment of the new federal government. While the mandates objectives are congruent with the priorities of HSM's government the review from last...

There are multiple lessons Somalia could take from China in this aspect creating a navy to patrol our waters is a must. The ability to trade freely is a must free trade is essential in order to develop. Somalia should also create a central bank detached from xamar since Somalia isn't in control...

Since this cursed system was implemented, Somalia has gotten WORSE not better in the last 20 years. I'll show you conclusive evidence that this system has been a cancer to Somalia. In 2020, Al Shabaab still control these towns and regions...

Former Puntland Prez Gaas is visiting reer Minnesota, he said in his speech with each state having veto power, we will never come together as a country because Somalis can't come to a consensus on anything. We only came together because of a strong central power. I agree on a strong...

Wars in Somalia have their roots in Bab El Mandeb Strait Geopolitics. Survival Education in Geo-strategy is a must. The British were the first to notice Somalia's strategic importance, hence the Dervish War, and the USSR allying with the SDR to control the seas. The Interiontial community...

Somalia's federal government supports the ouster of Osoble and says only someone from the Xawaadle clan can become president.

This article basically gives you a base you can use to understand the problems with federalism in general. Somalia is a federal state and will face problems it never had to face as a centralized republic. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/218141468739288067/pdf/multi-page.pdf