Entries from Bashir Goth at PostGlobal tagged with 'Somalia'
Bush Could Score Points in Africa
Unlike in the rest of the world, Africa is one place where Bush's efforts might still make a real difference.
Pakistan to America: Keep Out
If the U.S. wants any future Pakistani leader to salvage a measure of legitimacy, it must adopt a hands-off policy there.
Nostalgia for Swords and Heroes
I am not a fan of hereditary rule. But I can understand why Brits hold on to their queen. Even citizens of former British colonies like my country, Somaliland, cling to their royal memorabilia. In our modern era it can be hard to find heroes, and the crown represents a lasting badge of Britishness in a sea of globalization.
Bypass Corruption: "Clean Aid" to Farmers
Despite urbanization, Africa still relies on its farmers and nomadic herders for subsistence. Yet the World Bank pours sums into the hands of corrupt politicians, and the farmers get none. I propose a "clean aid" strategy: fight global warming and corruption together.
Islam Also to Blame for Prizing White Skin
The banning of super-skinny models from catwalks by Spanish fashion organizers is a good place to start a concerted international campaign to help the younger generations regain their health and self-esteem. But don't blame this all on Hollywood.
Somaliland Will Be Recognized
Somalia/UAE - Contrary to what pundits say, I believe the quick withdrawal of Ethiopian forces from Somalia and African peacekeepers will bring stability to Somalia. Then comes Somaliland.
Prophetic Middle East Poetry
Somalia/UAE - By delving into the Arab literary wisdom one stumbles on the prophetic manner in which Arab and Muslim poets and philosophers through history have predicted the present situation with precision.
Islam Used To Oppress Women
Somalia/UAE - Muslim scholars must stop being apologetic and start sifting the right from the wrong in Islam so women can reach their rightful place in society.
Islamism Rode Democracy's Wave
Somalia/UAE - The Muslim world heeded Washington's call for democratic change, and ushered political Islam in.
Islamists Confront Free Media
Somalia/United Arab Emirates - Friday the 13th of October 2006 was a day of bad luck for Somaliland press freedom. Mobs of people, led by religious fanatics assembled in a public square in the second Somaliland city of Buroa, and burned editions of Haatuf, Somaliland's leading newpaper.
Community Censorship Plagues the House of Islam
Somalia/United Arab Emirates - Whenever a Muslim writer takes up a pen he starts tiptoeing in a minefield. Everything is a taboo.
Respect Tribes: They Do What Weak States Cannot
United Arab Emirates/Somalia - Tribes are the glue that hold the social fabric of developing countries together. Their role, particularly in Africa and Arabia, is most important where government has collapsed....
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