National Security Dynamics in Somalia in the post-Siad Barre era

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• The Somali State: Its Genesis, Evolution, and Collapse
• The Colonial Era
• The Siad Barre Regime
• The Collapse of the State
• Security Challenges in Somalia
• Clan Violence and Conflict
• The Rise of Political Islam
• Terrorism and Piracy
• Humanitarian Crisis and Famine
• The International Response to Somalia
• UN Peacekeeping Operations
• The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
• Bilateral and Multilateral Aid
• The Future of Somalia
• The Role of the Federal Government
• Reconciliation and National Dialogue
• Economic Development and Security Sector Reform

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation examines the destruction of the Somali state from a security perspective, focusing on the interplay of political, economic, and social factors that contributed to its collapse. It analyzes the emergence of political Islam as a key player in the post-Siad Barre era and its impact on security challenges.

• The political economy of class and regional dynamics in Somalia
• The role of political Islam in the post-Siad Barre era
• The impact of clan tensions and violence on state security
• The international response to Somalia's security challenges
• The prospects for state-building and peace in Somalia

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction - This chapter provides an overview of the research topic, its significance, and the theoretical framework employed.
• Chapter 2: The Somali State: Its Genesis, Evolution, and Collapse - This chapter traces the historical evolution of the Somali state, examining its colonial legacy, the Siad Barre regime, and the events leading to its collapse.
• Chapter 3: Security Challenges in Somalia - This chapter analyzes the various security challenges facing Somalia, including clan violence, the rise of political Islam, terrorism, piracy, and humanitarian crises.
• Chapter 4: The International Response to Somalia - This chapter examines the role of international actors in addressing Somalia's security challenges, including UN peacekeeping operations, AMISOM, and bilateral and multilateral aid.
• Chapter 5: The Future of Somalia - This chapter explores potential pathways for state-building and peace in Somalia, focusing on the role of the federal government, reconciliation and national dialogue, economic development, and security sector reform.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This dissertation focuses on key concepts like clan tension, violence, famine, nation-state, security challenges, political Islam, and Somalia, highlighting the complex interplay of these factors in the context of state collapse and ongoing instability.