Somalia ReportsChronic Failures in the War on Terror – From Afghanistan to Somalia (April 2008)In order to adorn the twilight of his presidency with a success story in his self-proclaimed ‘War on Terror’, President Bush should implement a high-intensity, Fast Track policy for Somalia and Somaliland that pushes the former towards stability and rewards the latter for its significant achievements over the past decade. Fast tracking Somaliland recognition will send a shock wave to Somalia, and send … More Chronic failures of US-led “war on terror” bolstering Somali and Afghan extremists23 April 2008 Chronic failures of US-led “war on terror” bolstering Somali and Afghan extremists President Bush must implement a Fast Track ‘Surge for Peace’ to bring stability to Somalia Recognition of Somaliland a political necessity in fight against extremism … More Afghan and Somali Views on the United States Presidential Elections 2008 (April 2008)With both Afghanistan and Somalia strongly affected by US policy, the results of this year’s US Presidential elections are critical for both countries. Currently, three candidates remain in contention to succeed President Bush in the White House: Democratic rivals Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton, and Republican Senator John McCain. In March-April 2008, a series of interviews were carried out in Afghanistan and Somalia … More Afghans want Senator Obama for US President17 April 2008 Afghans want Senator Obama for US President Somalis support Senator Clinton as a peace partner Peace an overriding concern amongst both Afghans and Somalis Afghans and Somalis ask next US President to work for reconciliation with Muslims … More |