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Flailing State: The Resurgence of al-Shabaab in Somalia
The offensive al-Shabaab launched in late February 2025 marks its most ambitious push in years, reversing government gains and reasserting control in swathes of central and southern Somalia. The rapid loss of government control underscores the deep structural weaknesses in the Somali state and the failure of international military strategy. Al-Shabaab’s territorial gains come as Somalia is entering a period of profound political and institutional transition. With elections looming and international donor support wavering, the state is more politically exposed than it has been in years. There is an urgent need to rethink how international partners engage with Somalia. The The post Flailing State: The Resurgence of al-Shabaab in Somalia appeared first on War on the Rocks.
The offensive al-Shabaab launched in late February 2025 marks its most ambitious push in years, reversing government gains and reasserting control in swathes of central and southern Somalia. The rapid loss of government control underscores the deep structural weaknesses in the Somali state and the failure of international military strategy. Al-Shabaab’s territorial gains come as Somalia is entering a period of profound political and institutional transition. With elections looming and international donor support wavering, the state is more politically exposed than it has been in years. There is an urgent need to rethink how international partners engage with Somalia. The
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