The Failure System - The role of external actors in the Somali state collapse

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• The history of the Somali conflict
  • Somali history before 1991
  • Digression: The Somali clan system
  • Somali history since 1991
• Important internal actors and factions in Somalia
  • The Transitional Federal Government and allied groups
  • Autonomous regions
  • Warlords and anti-government groups
• External actors in the Somali conflict
  • Theoretical perspectives: The internationalisation of internal conflicts
  • Neighbouring States
    • Ethiopia
    • Eritrea
    • Djibouti
    • Kenya
  • Global actors
    • United States
    • European States
    • Arab League states
  • International Organisations
    • African Union
    • United Nations
    • IGAD
  • Non-state external actors
  • The Somali diaspora
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This bachelor thesis aims to analyze the role of external actors in the Somali state collapse. The work argues that the collapse cannot be solely attributed to internal factors but rather resulted from a layered systemic process influenced by external actors.

• The historical development of Somalia and its clan system as a foundation for understanding the conflict
• The role of internal actors and factions in shaping the conflict dynamics
• The influence of external actors, including neighboring states, global powers, international organizations, and non-state actors, on the Somali state collapse
• The impact of the internationalization of internal conflicts on Somalia
• The intricate interplay between internal and external forces in the Somali state collapse

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter outlines the historical development of Somalia leading up to the collapse of the Barre regime in 1991, highlighting the significance of the clan system in shaping internal conflict dynamics. The second chapter delves into the various internal actors and factions within Somalia, including the Transitional Federal Government, autonomous regions like Somaliland and Puntland, and anti-government groups. The third chapter examines the role of external actors in the Somali conflict, beginning with a theoretical framework for understanding the internationalization of internal conflicts. The chapter then analyzes the motivations and actions of neighboring states, global actors, international organizations, and non-state actors, emphasizing the complex network of influences and interests that have shaped the Somali state collapse.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key focus areas of this work are the Somali state collapse, external actors, internal conflicts, the internationalization of conflicts, the role of neighboring states, global powers, international organizations, non-state actors, the Somali diaspora, and the Somali clan system.