The Enduring Conflict in Somalia: Analyzing the Dynamics of Instability and the Path to Sustainable Peace
Somalia has faced prolonged instability for over three decades, ranking among the least peaceful nations in the Global Peace Index 2024. This essay examines the origins and dynamics of the Somali conflict, analyzing its historical, political, economic, and social dimensions. Rooted in colonial lega...
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Somalia has faced prolonged instability for over three decades, ranking among the least peaceful nations in the Global Peace Index 2024. This essay examines the origins and dynamics of the Somali conflict, analyzing its historical, political, economic, and social dimensions. Rooted in colonial legacies and clan-based divisions, the conflict intensified under Siad Barre’s authoritarian regime and escalated into civil war following his ousting in 1991. The rise of militant groups like Al-Shabaab, external interventions, and weak governance have further complicated peace efforts. Somalia remains deeply affected by militarization, human displacement, terrorism, and transnational crime, with its economic and social structures in turmoil. Despite some improvements in security indicators, such as a lower terrorism ranking, fundamental challenges persist. The study employs the GPI framework to assess Somalia’s conflict trajectory, highlighting the need for sustained peacebuilding measures. Achieving lasting stability requires addressing both direct violence and structural inequalities to foster national unity and governance reform.
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| spelling | doaj-art-03aef935efb640f79ae9c526e634dcb22025-02-07T00:03:14ZengCentre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS)NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability2616-44262616-44342025-01-018110.37540/njips.v8i1.192The Enduring Conflict in Somalia: Analyzing the Dynamics of Instability and the Path to Sustainable PeaceZoia Malik0Master of Science in Peace and Conflict Studies at the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. Somalia has faced prolonged instability for over three decades, ranking among the least peaceful nations in the Global Peace Index 2024. This essay examines the origins and dynamics of the Somali conflict, analyzing its historical, political, economic, and social dimensions. Rooted in colonial legacies and clan-based divisions, the conflict intensified under Siad Barre’s authoritarian regime and escalated into civil war following his ousting in 1991. The rise of militant groups like Al-Shabaab, external interventions, and weak governance have further complicated peace efforts. Somalia remains deeply affected by militarization, human displacement, terrorism, and transnational crime, with its economic and social structures in turmoil. Despite some improvements in security indicators, such as a lower terrorism ranking, fundamental challenges persist. The study employs the GPI framework to assess Somalia’s conflict trajectory, highlighting the need for sustained peacebuilding measures. Achieving lasting stability requires addressing both direct violence and structural inequalities to foster national unity and governance reform. https://njips.nust.edu.pk/index.php/njips/article/view/192 |
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