Somalia

Trade Makes Stateshighlights how trade and the circulation of goods are central to Somali societies, economies and politics. Drawing on multi-site research from across East Africas …

A first-hand chronicle of the October 1993 battle fought by U.S. Army Rangers and the Delta Force in Mogadishu recounts how the planned ninety-minute mission to capture a Somali …

This book examines the intervention in Somalia and draws lessons for future peacekeeping operations, analyzing many aspects of peacemaking that are not well understood, including …

Though often associated with foreigners and refugees, many Somalis have lived in Kenya for generations, in many cases since long before the founding of the country. Despite their …

A story of equipment failures, bad luck, poor planning and unbelievable courage written 25 years after the battle, this new book by Leigh Neville reveals the hard-hitting truth of …

The truly inspiring and moving story of a female doctor in war torn Somalia who refuses to leave her country and her people

This volume focuses on a longing projected mostly toward the past (mal d'Afrique) alongside a longing toward the future (afro-optimism), and the different manifestations, shifting …

Four Years That Shook a Nation is an analytical and critical study that explores the political, social, and institutional transformations in Somalia over four decisive years. The …

The poet, Jamal Gabobe has a Ph.D in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington. He has published a book of poems 'Love and Memory' and an essay in the anthology 'An …