The risk of Somalia’s breakup hinges on addressing the trust deficit through actionable compromises. A combination of constitutional fidelity, inclusive dialogue, and equitable resource management—assisted by international support—could stabilize the federal system. Puntland’s buy-in is critical; addressing its demands while reinforcing shared national interests offers a viable path to cohesion. Without urgent, collaborative action, cyclical fragmentation or tendencies to break up will persist, undermining not only Somalia’s recovery, but eventually its very survival as a country.
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About the blogger: This blog is associated with the former Chief of Staff in Puntland State Presidency, 1998-2004. He also worked with the UN and World Bank Joint Secretariat for Somalia’s Re-construction and Development Program (RDP), 2005-2006, as a Zonal Technical Coordinator for Puntland and later as National Aid Technical Coordinator with the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and European Union. He is now an independent political analyst and commentator on current issues and occasionally gives historical perspective on modern Somalia’s politics. He lives and works in Toronto, Canada. He can be reached at: ismailwarsame@gmail.com View all posts by warsame policy & media network (wapmen)
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