Homo Deus Part 2: counterproposal
Yes, I agree with Prof. Harari that the human race must seek to become divine (see my previous post, a review of his book). Like him, I also think that the key lies in developing our power. But unlike...
View ArticleLessons from Somaliland for Kurds and Catalans
The Kurds and the Catalans are voting for self-determination. It seems nothing can stop a people who have decided to vote for self-determination. Protests from ‘mother’ countries inevitably sound...
View ArticleSomaliland gearing up for elections
Democratic elections may be most interesting at the fringes of the democratic world. Whereas elections in Europe only become slightly exciting when lunatics or dangerous nationalistic movements...
View ArticleNew focus for my doctoral research
I’m gravitating toward a new working title: International Intervention and State Failure in Somalia – instead of ‘State Building‘. Aligning myself with almost all IR theorists in studying the failed...
View ArticleA disenchanted young Somalilander about the elections
Discussion with MM, Hargeisa, 02 November 2017. MM is a young educated man of about 24 years old. “Yes, I did register as a voter and pick up my card, but I will not participate in the elections. Who...
View ArticleArt and Soft Power in the Gulf
Article published in Issue #47 of Afkar / Ideas published in October 2015 by the European Institute of the Mediterranean in Barcelona / French version / Spanish version Art and Soft Power in the Gulf...
View ArticleSomaliland votes for Stability – Personal Observation
Nov 13, 2017, from an independent observer The elections today in Somaliland were remarkably peaceful and orderly. Observers hardly remarked any irregularity. Participation rates seem to be high. In...
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