The Obama Administration’s Somali Pivot
June 16, 2014 | Concerned about terrorism as well as influence from Washington's economic rivals, the Obama administration is renewing its efforts to support the Somali central government.
Articles by Charles Abugre
Affirming Somali Sovereignty
January 30, 2013 | The U.S. recognition of Somalia as a sovereign and equal partner entails new responsibilities for both parties.
Permanent Statehood at Last for Somalia?
September 26, 2012 | For the first time in years, Somalis are enjoying a renewed sense of hope and optimism
The State of Somali Union
April 13, 2012 | If Somalia is to become a politically stable, economically viable, and peaceful nation that can compete with other African countries, clan-dominated federal states must be made a thing of the past.
A Bumpy Road for the Somali Roadmap
January 20, 2012 | As Somalia's roadmap for stability encounters internal political hurdles, the upcoming British conference on Somalia might be the most realistic chance to eradicate extremism and keep the nation together.
The Balkanization of Somalia
September 26, 2011 | The international community, particularly the United States, is pursuing a dual-track policy that encourages the very warlordism that is pulling Somalia apart at the seams.
MDGs: How Far We’ve Come and What Still Has to be Done
September 29, 2010 | A mother cradles her newborn baby girl, with joy where there might have been grief.
What Obama Should Say in Ghana
July 9, 2009 | What Obama says in his Accra speech will influence Africa's place in the world.