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Hitler Used a Bogus Crisis of ‘Public Order’ to Make Himself Dictator - The Atlantic

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/06/hitler-public-order/683098/

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Emirates Policy Center | Expansion of the Islamic State in Puntland: A New Round of Jihadist Infighting in Somalia

https://epc.ae/en/details/featured/expansion-of-the-islamic-state-in-puntland-a-new-round-of-jihadist-infighting-in-somalia

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Somali Opposition to the Federal Government: Strengths, Weaknesses,and Key Actors

Introduction Since the establishment of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in 2012, the nation has grappled with persistent opposition stemming from federal member states (FMS), political alliances, civil society, and armed groups. This opposition reflects deep-rooted tensions over governance structures, resource allocation, and national identity. Understanding the dynamics of this…

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Somalia–Turkey Relations and the Geopolitical Contest in the Horn of Africa

In a small teashop in Garowe, the capital of Puntland, an intense debate reflects the broader currents of international politics playing out in Somalia. The topic? Turkey’s deepening presence in Somalia and the strategic rivalries involving the UAE, Qatar, the United States, and the specter of rising threats from geopolitical instability in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Somalia, a nation long…

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The Bosaso Base: Security Saviour or Sovereignty Threat in Somalia’s Puntland?

By WDMMay 18, 2025 In the bustling port city of Bosaso, Puntland’s economic heartbeat, a quiet storm is brewing. Along its sun-scorched coastline, foreign flags fly over a sprawling military facility—a base reportedly hosting U.S. intelligence operatives, Emirati naval and military assets, and drone launchpads targeting ISIS militants in nearby Calmiskaad. While officials tout it as a critical…

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Opinion: Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo Is No Role Model for Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

The idea that Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo could serve as a political role model for Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is not only flawed but dangerously revisionist. While both men have held Somalia’s highest office, the contrast in their leadership styles, constitutional visions, and impact on state-building could not be starker. To suggest that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud—an academic and civil society…

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WHITE PAPER Reframing Somalia’s State Architecture: Confederation as a Strategic Response to Post-Federal Paralysis

Prepared for: Somali Policymakers, Constitutional Experts, and Academic StakeholdersMay 2025 Executive SummaryThree decades after the collapse of central authority, Somalia remains trapped in a cyclical crisis of political fragmentation, weak institutions, and contested sovereignty. The federal model, formally adopted to distribute power and promote reconciliation, has not delivered the intended…

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Trump’s Gulf Tour: Power, Women, and the Politics of Optics

https://ismailwarsame.substack.com/p/trumps-gulf-tour-power-women-and

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The BRICS in Trouble: The Global Geopolitical Shift After Trump’s Gulf Visit and U.S. Strategic Resurgence

https://ismailwarsame.substack.com/p/the-brics-in-trouble-the-global-geopolitical

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A Fractured Federation: Southwest State’s Final Stand and Somalia’s Looming Disintegration

https://open.substack.com/pub/ismailwarsame/p/a-fractured-federation-southwest?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5b23go

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Analytical Report: U.S. Response to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Unilateral Governance Measures in Somalia

https://ismailwarsame.substack.com/p/analytical-report-us-response-to

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Report on the Political Implications of SSC-Khatumo's Alignment with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's Administration

May 2025 Prepared by WDM Executive Summary This report examines the political and strategic implications of the recent alignment between SSC-Khatumo and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s federal government. This development is analyzed in the broader context of Somalia’s federal dynamics, inter-regional relations, and the symbolic and practical ramifications of SSC-Khatumo’s emerging role…

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The Misguided Trajectory of SSC-Khatumo: A Political Analysis of Isolation, Influence, and Consequence

Author: WDMMay 2025Publisher: Warsame Digital Media Executive Summary This report examines the recent political direction of SSC-Khatumo, a regional administration representing Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn, which has chosen to distance itself from Puntland in favor of asserting independent governance. While hailed by some as a bold move toward self-determination, this analysis argues that…

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Ismail Warsame, Toronto, ON (2025)

https://www.medioq.com/CA/Toronto/1821205281277945/Ismail-Warsame?e=910673634

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Cultural Erosion and Identity Crisis: The Arabization of Somali Society and the Suppression of Indigenous Heritage

https://ismailwarsame.substack.com/p/cultural-erosion-and-identity-crisis

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TODAY'S SOMALI SONG

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Sweet Somali Song

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