Ego and vanity can be corrosive to successful foreign policy. Against the backdrop of the Benghazi debacle, Secretary of State Hillary Clintonflailed for any success Continue reading “US State Dept. One Somalia Policy – Mirage Diplomacy with No Formulation”
In February 2008, an important milestone was marked in the relationship between the United States and Somaliland when U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Jendayi Frazer, visited Hargeysa. Continue reading “Critical Analysis: Policy Towards Somaliland Under Biden Administration”
In contrast to Somaliland, which is currently preoccupied with voter registration in the midst of unpopular conflict in the Sool region for the selection of political parties and presidential elections, Puntland has not fully grasped the application of democratic principles like transparency, accountability, and citizen participation, despite the fact that democracy is generally regarded as a system that does so. Continue reading “The Display in Garoowe Shows the Beauty of Puntland’s Mock Democracy”
In 2021, Pharo Ventures Somaliland set out to help rebuild Somaliland through job creation, adding economic value and developing skills. The first Somaliland Venture, Pharo Construction Limited (PCL), seeks commercial profitability whilst serving the overall purpose of economic development in multiple ways. This article details five channels through which PCL boosts development: job creation, infrastructure, technology transfer, skills development, and sustainability, both environmental and social. We conclude with some of the highlights of PCL’s work to date. Continue reading “Pharo Construction Limited: A Critical Catalyst In Somaliland’s Development”