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I am reading, "America's Secret War" By George Friedman. Its a good book and gives a good perspective of the 4th world war between the US and AL Qaeda: its roots, strategies of both sides and tactics. Its quite a good read

As founder and chairman of Stratfor Forecasting ("predictive, insightful global intelligence," its Web site states), Friedman is in the business of gathering information and predicting outcomes of global conflicts for businesses and governments. Following up on The Future of War, he assesses the causes, players and parameters of what he calls "the fourth global war"—September 11th and its aftermath—from the perspective of the company. Much of what’s here will be familiar to readers of the 9/11 report or the reams of news coverage over the last three years. Yet Friedman’s stock-taking exercise is compelling as a distillation of corporate intelligence, where the spin is less about maintaining the image of particular politicians or governments, and more about being right so that money can be made.
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Does it ever touch on Somalia?

I just recently finished reading: Confessions of an Economic Hitman. It was a good read and a must for anyone raised in the West (if you grew up in Africa, you know about these hitmen and the IMF).

Shirib wrote:Does it ever touch on Somalia?

Shirib,

Yes, he writes about Somalia as being a defining moment for Al Qaeda who saw Clinton's retreat from Somalia as a sign of weakness. He also stated that the intervention was a strategically hard to define by the US. Was it to feed Somalis or restore order ? If order, a ProAmerican one ? He takes on the perspective that ANY intervention is always political and always helps one side. The American claims of being a neutral party in Somalia was bogus.

other than islamic and school related books, i'm currently reading the man from pakistan....

SomaliStar,

You will enjoy America's Secret War. The author makes a case for both sides and doesn't poke fun or use insults.

AbdiWahab252 wrote:

Shirib wrote:Does it ever touch on Somalia?

Shirib,

Yes, he writes about Somalia as being a defining moment for Al Qaeda who saw Clinton's retreat from Somalia as a sign of weakness. He also stated that the intervention was a strategically hard to define by the US. Was it to feed Somalis or restore order ? If order, a ProAmerican one ? He takes on the perspective that ANY intervention is always political and always helps one side. The American claims of being a neutral party in Somalia was bogus.

Do u know I was once read something say that Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda trained General Aideeds SNA, the whole Somalia Al Qaeda link is bogus

Shirib,

It is. The General (AUN) opposed the Ikhwan

However, the author makes a good point about interventions how its perceived around the globe. He also speaks about alliances (how they are always temporary because allies unite against a common foe and once its defeated, they break up).

The Pivot of Civilization. Interesting theories proposed.

AW,

its a well known fact that the mujahideen were the ones behind the 'black hawk down' fiasco for the americans, not your adeer.

"My Life as a Quant: Reflections on Physics and Finance" by Emanuel Derman

Adam Smith : The Wealth of Nations

Abdi,

I read the "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" dude that is real scary sh..t