Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 1/31/25 Brad Pearce on Somalia, Romania, Georgia, USAID and more
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Feb 9, 2025 Scott talks with Brad Pearce, a writer on international relations, about the volatile political climate in Somalia and Somaliland, emphasizing the effects of U.S. policies under Trump. They delve into Yemen’s humanitarian crises, linking military actions to ecological disasters. The conversation shifts to Romania, where the rise of misinformation and foreign influence has led to election cancellations. Lastly, Pearce discusses USAID's role in Georgia, examining its implications on local politics and perceptions.
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Somaliland's De Facto Independence
- Somaliland has functioned as a de facto independent state for over three decades, boasting a more stable, democratic system than Somalia.
- Its relative isolation from the international system has contributed to this stability.
Mogadishu Government Corruption
- The Mogadishu government, riddled with dual-citizen parliamentarians primarily from the US and UK, is seen as a corrupt entity.
- It's considered a black hole of American resources, hindering Somalia's development.
Somalia's Internal Solutions
- Bronwyn Bruton's research suggests that extremist groups in Somalia were dealt with internally in the 1990s.
- This highlights the potential for local solutions without foreign intervention.
