Somalia’s federal project stands at a critical juncture in 2026. The convergence of contested constitutional amendments, evolving electoral reforms, and intensifying center periphery tensions has created a profound crisis of institutional legitimacy. This instability threatens to derail two decades of state-building efforts, risking a return to fragmented governance.The AnalysisThis paper…

Can foreign partnerships lay the foundations for a developmental state, or do they risk entrenching new forms of economic dependency? As Türkiye’s engagement in Somalia expands beyond humanitarian assistance into infrastructure, security, trade, maritime governance, and strategic investment, the relationship is reshaping both Somalia’s development trajectory and the geopolitical landscape…