| ID | 160733 |
| Title Proper | Building peace from the margins in Somalia |
| Other Title Information | the case for political settlement with Al-Shabaab |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ingiriis, Mohamed Haji |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The prevailing discourse in Mogadishu among the federal government of Somalia and the international community is that Al-Shabaab is no longer relevant in contemporary Somali political landscape. In the language of the government, Al-Shabaab is like a lost crocodile thrown out from the river. In the lexicon of the international community, Al-Shabaab is gradually receding. In fact, Al-Shabaab is actually puissant and potent in terms of social, political and military capabilities; not just in Somalia, but also in the wider East Africa region. Why is Al-Shabaab resilient and resistant? Why is it even more effective than the federal government? To answer these questions, this article reveals how Al-Shabaab is increasingly more legitimate than the federal government. In conclusion, the article proposes that negotiated settlement with the insurgency movement could lead to peace in war-torn southern Somalia. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary Security Policy Vol.39, No.4; Oct 2018: p.512-536 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary Security Policy Vol: 39 No 4 |
| Key Words | Conflict ; Somalia ; Peacebuilding ; Negotiated Settlement ; Al-Shabaab |