NASSIR Posted September 20, 2009 Interesting and thoughtful. A Critique on Centralized, Top Down Approach to the Problem of Somalia By Ahmed Abdul III The Somali problem can be reduced (at least conceptually) to a problem of complexity that involves “competition and coordination” by the groups, which could result in order and/or disorder. It is a paradigm in which the clans either compete for governing the state ( in the case of Mogadishu or Southern Somalia) or establish a convention to govern the states through agreed system (in case of peaceful northern quasi-independent states of Somaliland and Puntland).......... Though not conclusive, there is compelling evidence that it is highly likely that today’s Puntland (and to some extent Somaliland) are historical outcomes or contingencies of the local traditions to self-governance that predate modern day Somalia. Today’s Puntland for instance is made of several traditional sultanates that existed in the area prior to the colonial era. It is this long tradition of self reliance and local administration that enabled these regions to constitute functional authorities. It certainly is not random chance that both Puntland and Somaliland have emerged while many other peaceful remained trapped and eventually consumed by the Somali Civil War. Source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZTAAD Posted September 20, 2009 NO I dont agree with the article , Mugdisho has long history of empires and kingdoms dating back thousands of years, for example Ujuran dynst many others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
