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Unsteady state: Somalia in disarray

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Somalia's State-Building Struggles

This chapter explores the challenges and complexities of Somalia's state-building efforts, focusing on vulnerabilities in the capital Mogadishu amid jihadist threats and concerns over centralization of power. It reflects on past achievements, ongoing conflicts, and local advancements in security that offer a glimmer of hope for the future of federalism in the country.

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