Regularity in chaos: the politics of difference in the recent history of Somalia

Abstract

This paper seeks to explore the lineage factor in connection with new and more variable factors in recent conflicts in Somalia. It focuses on the best known example, the rivalry between the two pretenders to the presidency of the country, namely Aydid and Ali Mahdi, along with their respective allies.

Qoraalkani wuxuu falanqaynayaa arrinta abtirsiga ee la xiriirta waxyaabaha cusub ee ku soo kordhay dagaallada cusub ee Soomaaliyeed. Wuxuu si gaar ah diiradda u saarayaa: loolanka labada doonaysay madaxnimada dalaka, Cali Mahdi iyo Caydiid.

Questo saggio esplora il fattore del lignaggio in relazione a nuovi e più variabili fattori nei conflitti somali. Si concentra sull'esempio più noto: la rivalità tra i due pretendenti alla presidenza del paese, Ali Mahdi e Aidid.