Conflict Resolution and Nation-Building in Somalia (ePub)

A B S T R A C T
ABDI, MOHAMED A: BA WHITTIER COLLEGE, 1966
MPA SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, 1969
MPH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY, 1996
CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND NATION-BUILDING IN SOMALIA
Publication Scheduled for January 2012
The research concentrated on the current as well as the past
quagmire of the Somali conflict. Political, social and economic triggers
have been identified to resolve or reduce violent conflict and disorder.
The research used primary as well as secondary sources to study the issues
and explore the problems inherent in an environment of scarce resources.
Confrontations between the state and society were brought to a higher level of
violence since the late 1970s following the Somali-Ethiopian war.
The author explored avenues for reconciliation and nation-building
and introduced several models as possible strategies for nation-building.
Conclusively, a home-grown, traditional mechanisms model was recommended
which entails the following policy prescriptions to achieve long-lasting peace
and security for Somalia: 1. Governance structures of law and order. 2.
Resources: De-escalating conflicts by opening up negotiating opportunities
of land and property. 3. Complete demilitarization of society. 4. International
cooperation. A plan by the international community to reconstruct and
rehabilitate Somalia is essential if we have to avoid a relapse into a chaotic,
violent situation in Somalia.