What does the future hold for the Somali peninsula?

[marcassmith]

There is a bright future for Somali people in the short to medium term. The noughties (2000s) were a transitional period for Somali people and have proven to be probably the most important years in the modern history of the Somali peninsular. Politics aside, the dispersal of Somali people across the world has facilitated a new, dynamic and innovative age where Somali have reached the zenith of technological age despite the mis-match between the Somalis in the Diaspora and those in the Somali peninsula. So for instance you might have Hormuud Telecom providing one of the most efficient and cheapest telecommunications services in Africa alongside the war between the various competing groups. Or Dahabshill providing remittance using debit card service in amongst the hassle and bustle of Hargiesa non-existing banking sector.

The political upheaval in Somalia peninsula during the 1980s and early 1990s saw hundreds of thousands of its citizens embark on mass migration from Somalia to the rest of the world. Today, the Somali population in exile has swelled to an unprecedented magnitude as a consequence of the civil wars, the subsequent political instabilities, combined with the environmental problems induced from the lack of governance. Many Somalis fled and departed to various parts of the World, most notably Western Europe, the vast majority of these migrants were refugees and asylum seekers. Somalis today are dispersed all over the world and this is testament to the resourcefulness and determination of the Somali people.

We live in a world dominated by interest where the vestiges of tribalism and other backward beliefs no longer determine the power of play. For this and many other reasons, we must take our rightful place alongside those who will lift the inhabitants of the Somali peninsula out of a place dominated by war, poverty and in-fighting.

I believe its time to put an end to this concept of greater Somalia, which is unreasonable and unrealistic and embrace the eventual and evitable fragmentation of the Somali peninsula. By embracing the self-determination of different regions in Somalia peninsula, we will expand the Somali language, culture and expand the notion of ‘somaliness’ across and into new frontier.

The world, will no doubt be watching the outcome of the South Sudan referendum in 2011, which many analyst predict will redraw the borders set by the colonial powers and open a Pandora box of secessionist and separatist state, which Somaliland is surely primary candidate. Whether or not we embrace these changes remains to be seen but one thing for certain: that the Somali peninsula will eventually fragment, the sooner we accept this fact, the better for our common brotherhood and anything less than a two-state solution would be rewarding to those who still enjoy the orgy of mass execution, systematic rape and other barbarous crimes against humanity.

Today, Somaliland provides the only face-saving exist strategy for the long standing conflict that is an outright reconfirmation of the 1960s internationally recognised independent state of Somaliland Republic, which will no doubt pave a way for a mutually and beneficially economic, diplomatic co-operation among the Somali speaking nations in the Horn of Africa.

Somalis are naturally people of high moral fibre and deep spiritual convictions; I believe the onset of Islamic extremist groups in the Somali peninsula is a setback that needs to be removed from the political landscape as soon as possible. These imported extremist ideologies are adverse to the political maturity of the Somali people. They make invalid Diaspora groups who seek to use their knowledge and expertise and counteract the development and progress that would have otherwise been achieved through investment, expertises and knowledge. We need to establish a secular society, building a just, tolerant and modern society having a legal systems that is plurality-conscious.

[Cirwaaq]

Optimist you are.

I agree on many points there.

Awaken to this: The notion of greater somalia and it's supporters do not posses a single shred of sincere good will towards the existence of S.Land. For every attempt S.Land's promoters make to progress your cause the S.Land detractors make 10 attempts to paint you and your existance in bad light.

Do you really believe they prevent your departure so as to enhance or benefit you and your causes for a better life? Sometimes the naivity of the S.Land promoters is far more frustrating then the endless endeavours of their detrators.

When will S.Land wakeup and realise a war is being waged against it's existence?

On every front possible.

- Mental
- Spiritual
- Physical

They are willing to try every means to subvert and seduce those disaffected in S.Land to become agents in their battle to dismantle it's existence.

[oldenglish]

If Maakhir eventually turns out as a high potential producer of oil/gas or minerals. Say: "Hello" independence

[Basra-]

I envision a none somali born, slash italian leading somalia to the promise land. Right Mr. Smith?