Political Conflicts, Leadership Challenges and their Influence on Somalia 1960-2016

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1 Introduction:
• 1.1: Introduction:
• 1.2: Research Question
• 1.3: Aims and Objectives:
• 1.4: Review of Literature
• Chapter 2 Influences on Leadership:
• 2.1 Leadership Traits
• 2.2 Factions and clans
• 2.3 Islam & Al-Shabaab.
• 2.4 Planning out the solution:
• Chapter 3: The help from the UN and its effects.
• 3.1: United Nations and Peacekeeping Operation:
• 3.2 Factors affecting the mission
• 3.3 Conclusion
• Chapter 4 Practical Ways of Reconciliation:
• 4.1: What went wrong?
• 4.2 Clan Identities
• 4.3: Conflict-Sensitive Assistance in Somalia
• 4.4 Factors that can help:

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The study aims to explore the historical context of political conflicts and leadership challenges in Somalia, specifically analyzing their impact on the Somali society. It seeks to identify key factors contributing to the instability and propose potential solutions to mitigate ongoing conflict. This research uses qualitative methodology, drawing data from diverse sources such as scholarly articles, books, and online archives.

• Influence of leadership on Somali political conflict
• Impact of clanism and tribalism on the development of Somalia
• Role of international actors, particularly the UN, in addressing Somali conflict
• Exploration of practical reconciliation approaches for the Somali people
• Examination of historical factors contributing to ongoing conflict

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter introduces the research's main aim, which is to explore the impact of leadership on the political conflicts and the social fabric of Somalia. It examines the history of Somalia, focusing on the leadership struggles, political unrest, and the influence on its people. The chapter delves into the effects of traditional "clanism" and its role in shaping the political landscape and social structures. It also explores the importance of education and its potential for national development.

Chapter 2: Influences on Leadership

This chapter delves deeper into the factors influencing leadership in Somalia. It analyzes leadership traits, explores the role of factions and clans in the power dynamics, and investigates the impact of Islam and the Al-Shabaab group. The chapter further explores potential solutions for addressing the challenges posed by these factors.

Chapter 3: The help from the UN and its effects.

Chapter 3 explores the role of the United Nations and its peacekeeping operations in Somalia. It examines the factors influencing the effectiveness of these missions and analyzes their impact on the conflict resolution process. The chapter concludes by discussing the limitations and challenges faced by the UN in achieving lasting peace in Somalia.

Chapter 4: Practical Ways of Reconciliation

This chapter focuses on practical approaches to reconciliation in Somalia. It analyzes the root causes of the conflict, explores the significance of clan identities in the context of reconciliation, and examines the role of conflict-sensitive assistance in addressing the needs of the Somali people. The chapter also identifies factors that can contribute to a more peaceful and stable future for the country.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key themes and concepts explored in this study include Somali political conflict, leadership challenges, clanism, tribalism, conflict resolution, international intervention, United Nations peacekeeping, reconciliation, and the impact of historical events on the development and stability of Somalia. It also examines the role of Islam and the Al-Shabaab group in the context of the ongoing conflict.