Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: How the War on Terror Hijacked Somalia’s Future
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Somalia is still living with the consequences of its open-ended “War on Terror.”
Who Owns Somalia’s Security?
Washington's decision to cut AUSSOM funding while preserving bilateral support for Danab misunderstands modern warfare.
The World Cup’s Lost Official: What Happened to Omar Artan?
If Artan's World Cup dream was interrupted in the United States, his return to Somalia produced a very different scene.
Why Many Somali Americans Don’t See Themselves as “Black”
Somali Americans occupy a uniquely complex position in the U.S. racial landscape. They are racialized as Black but many of them resist identifying as such.
Deconstructing Trump’s “Garbage” Remarks and Their Strategic Resonance
The remarks made by US President Donald Trump, describing US Representative Ilhan Omar and Somali Americans as "garbage," go far beyond a simple inflammatory statement.
Broken Trust: The 12-Day War and the Death of Diplomacy
The recent 12-day war on Iran did not erupt in a vacuum. It was the culmination of years of shadow war, nuclear brinksmanship, and shifting regional alliances.
The “Single Somalia” Paradox
For decades, the United States has upheld a clear position on Somalia’s territorial integrity. Washington recognizes the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in Mogadishu as the country’s sole sovereign authority...
Biden Becomes 46th President; Somalia Watches Warily
A Historic Swearing-In Joe Biden has officially become the 46th president of the United States, sworn in at a scaled-back Inauguration Day ceremony in Washington D.C. due to the COVID-19…