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    Somali Federalism: A Solution to National Political Stability Or Not?
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-06) Gire, Mahdi; Abdi, Abdiwasa (PhD)
    Since 1991 Somalia has been the archetypal failed state. Several attempts to create a centralized democracy have failed and the country has been the recipient of numerous international interventions and operations but has not reached a sustainable peaceful settlement. Since then, the question of what type of governance system is suitable in Somalia has been the bone of contention. However, the adoption of the Transitional Federal Charter, in 2004 in Embagathi (Kenya) has been significant where Somali and foreign intellectuals, politicians, etc. have debated about the suitability and practicality of federal political system in Somalia. The overall objective of the study is to provide a critical analysis on the debates surrounding the suitability of federalism and its impact on national political stability in Somalia. In doing so, the thesis reveals factors that have contributed to the adoption of federalism in Somalia by exploring the internal drivers for federalism and it examines the role of neighboring countries and the wider international community in adoption of Somali federalism. The study argues that a properly crafted and executed federalism could lead to lasting solution for Somalia’s chronic civil strife. But lack of clear framework and coherent implementation strategy could contribute to a renewed conflict and balkanization of the state