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Friday, December 11, 2009
Brief Overview of Conditions in Somalia, Africa
by TSgt Jennifer Norris
Can you imagine life in the US without our current form of government or our Armed Forces? What if our streets were dominated by rival gangs like the Bloods and the Crypts? This is what life is like for the people who live in Somalia, Africa except much worse.
Purpose: To help you understand why the US is concerned that Somalia may be vulnerable to terrorist activity.
Overview:
1. The National Considerations alone are reason to be concerned because freer, more open borders provide access to havens, capabilities and other support to terrorists.
a. Government - No functioning Government since 1991
i. Since then there has been inter-clan fighting/random bigotry
ii. A Transitional Federal Charter was developed in 2004 but not by Somalia
b. Allies/Adversaries – Currently supported by Arab countries (Saudi Arabia, Libya, Egypt)
i. Once aligned with the Soviet Union/China – as a socialist state
ii. Since 1991, they have been in conflict with their neighbor – Ethiopia
c. Military - No Somali Armed Forces currently
i. Prior to 1991, SNA (army, navy, air force, & air defense command)
ii. Now, various groups/factions control militias – but have limited weapons
2. The Economic Interests are also reason to be concerned because underlying conditions such as poverty create opportunities for terrorists to exploit.
a. Base - Lacks natural resources
i. Pastoral and agricultural w/ livestock
ii. Livestock exports banned/Drought
b. Economic Development - Faces major challenges because limited natural resources
i. Internal transportation limited – no railways, limited cargo plane transportation
ii. Dependent on remittances from abroad including money from the US
c. Communications Infrastructure – Good but will also promote terrorist activity
i. Cellular phone service available throughout country
ii. Linked to the outside world via private telecommunications
3. Finally, the US Interest & Relationship with Somalia is important because stability & security cannot be achieved without an end to terrorism.
a. Financial Aid – Terminated military aid in 1989
i. Controversy over human rights policies
ii. Continued to provide food assistance
b. Peace Talks – Led by a regional organization but stalled since 2003
i. Civil unrest obstacle to economic growth & development
ii. Opportunities for trafficking in arms/contraband
c. US National Interests - Encourage return of Somalia to international community
i. Active role in peace process & humanitarian assistance
ii. Support for long-term economic, social, and democratic development
It is in the best interest of the US to keep a close eye on things in Somalia, and to assist in whatever capacity necessary so as to prevent further terrorist activity from evolving. If we don’t get involved in one way or another, we are only going to hurt ourselves in the long run. I will definitely think twice before I complain about our foreign aid policies. Our government is doing what they have to do to prevent another 9/11 and I respect that.
Can you imagine life in the US without our current form of government or our Armed Forces? What if our streets were dominated by rival gangs like the Bloods and the Crypts? This is what life is like for the people who live in Somalia, Africa except much worse.
Purpose: To help you understand why the US is concerned that Somalia may be vulnerable to terrorist activity.
Overview:
1. The National Considerations alone are reason to be concerned because freer, more open borders provide access to havens, capabilities and other support to terrorists.
a. Government - No functioning Government since 1991
i. Since then there has been inter-clan fighting/random bigotry
ii. A Transitional Federal Charter was developed in 2004 but not by Somalia
b. Allies/Adversaries – Currently supported by Arab countries (Saudi Arabia, Libya, Egypt)
i. Once aligned with the Soviet Union/China – as a socialist state
ii. Since 1991, they have been in conflict with their neighbor – Ethiopia
c. Military - No Somali Armed Forces currently
i. Prior to 1991, SNA (army, navy, air force, & air defense command)
ii. Now, various groups/factions control militias – but have limited weapons
2. The Economic Interests are also reason to be concerned because underlying conditions such as poverty create opportunities for terrorists to exploit.
a. Base - Lacks natural resources
i. Pastoral and agricultural w/ livestock
ii. Livestock exports banned/Drought
b. Economic Development - Faces major challenges because limited natural resources
i. Internal transportation limited – no railways, limited cargo plane transportation
ii. Dependent on remittances from abroad including money from the US
c. Communications Infrastructure – Good but will also promote terrorist activity
i. Cellular phone service available throughout country
ii. Linked to the outside world via private telecommunications
3. Finally, the US Interest & Relationship with Somalia is important because stability & security cannot be achieved without an end to terrorism.
a. Financial Aid – Terminated military aid in 1989
i. Controversy over human rights policies
ii. Continued to provide food assistance
b. Peace Talks – Led by a regional organization but stalled since 2003
i. Civil unrest obstacle to economic growth & development
ii. Opportunities for trafficking in arms/contraband
c. US National Interests - Encourage return of Somalia to international community
i. Active role in peace process & humanitarian assistance
ii. Support for long-term economic, social, and democratic development
It is in the best interest of the US to keep a close eye on things in Somalia, and to assist in whatever capacity necessary so as to prevent further terrorist activity from evolving. If we don’t get involved in one way or another, we are only going to hurt ourselves in the long run. I will definitely think twice before I complain about our foreign aid policies. Our government is doing what they have to do to prevent another 9/11 and I respect that.
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Farrah Fawcett Dies at Age 62
TMZ: "We've learned Farrah Fawcett died at 9:28 AM today. Ryan O'Neal and Alana Stewart were at her bedside. She was 62.She died at St. John's hospital in Santa Monica in the ICU. Also present -- Farrah's longtime friend and hairdresser, Mila Murphy, and Dr. Piero, who has been caring for her."
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Michael Jackson Dies at Age 50
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Fox Nation: "Music icon Michael Jackson, whose fame spanned from his childhood with the legendary Jackson 5 to a superstar solo career that earned him the nickname 'King of Pop,' died Thursday afternoon at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 50.His brother Jermaine Jackson confirmed Jackson's death from suspected cardiac arrest at a press conference Thursday evening."
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Saturday, April 04, 2009
Taliban Chief Claims Responsibility for N.Y. Shooting Massacre
According to Fox News, A Pakistani Taliban militant leader has claimed responsibility for the attack on a U.S. immigration center in New York state in which 13 people were killed, Reuters reported. "I accept responsibility. They were my men. I gave them orders in reaction to U.S. drone attacks," Baituallah Mehsud told Reuters by telephone from an undisclosed location on Saturday.
U.S. officials were not immediately available for comment about Mehsud's claim, Reuters reported, and one Pakistani security analyst dismissed the claim as a publicity stunt. Representative Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes Binghamton, told the New York Times that indications are the gunman was an immigrant from Vietnam. Mehsud's claim comes as a suspected U.S. drone fired two missiles at an alleged militant hide-out Saturday in northwestern Pakistan, killing 13 people.
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