International community interventions in Somalia’s conflicts to promote peace and security: Amisom case


Tezin Türü: Yüksek Lisans

Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Afrika Çalışmaları Ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Ana Bilim Dalı, Türkiye

Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2022

Tezin Dili: İngilizce

Öğrenci: Abdullahi Sh-Mohamed Hussein

Danışman: UĞUR YASİN ASAL

Özet:

ABSTRACT Since the Somali government gained independence in 1960, the international community's intervention in Somalia has existed, both militarily and humanitarianly. This research examines whether the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has achieved its current strategic objectives and, if so, what impact it has had on the wider political and security dynamics of Somalia. AMISOM is one of the international actors trying to restore stability in the country. Moreover, it also emphasizes the importance of good coordination among various actors, particularly the Somali government, the IGAD, the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and some major bilateral partners, such as the United States and the United Kingdom. Keywords: Peacebuilding, Security, International Community, Amisom, Somali National Army, Civil War, Conflict Resolution, ÖZET Somali hükümetinin 1960 yılında bağımsızlığını kazanmasından bu yana, uluslararası toplumun Somali'ye müdahalesi hem askeri hem de insani olarak var olmuştur. Bu araştırma, Somali'deki Afrika Birliği Misyonu'nun (AMISOM) mevcut stratejik hedeflerine ulaşıp ulaşmadığını ve eğer öyleyse, Somali'nin daha geniş siyasi ve güvenlik dinamikleri üzerinde ne gibi etkileri olduğunu incelemektedir. AMISOM, ülkede istikrarı yeniden sağlamaya çalışan uluslararası aktörleden birisidir. Ayrıca, çeşitli aktörler, özellikle Somali hükümeti, IGAD, Afrika Birliği (AU), Birleşmiş Milletler (BM), Avrupa Birliği (AB) ve ABD, ikili ortaklar arasında etkin koordinasyonun önemini vurgulamaktadır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Barışın İnşası, Güvenlik, Uluslararası Toplum, Amisom, Somali Ulusal Ordusu, İç Savaş, Çatışma Çözümü. Table of Contents ABSTRACT. 1 ÖZET. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . iii LIST OF ACRONYMS. iv LIST OF FIGURES. vi INTRODUCTION. 1 1. 0 Background of the Study. 1 1. 1 Statement of the Problem . 6 1. 2 Objectives of the Study . 6 1. 2. 0 General Objective of the Study . 6 1. 2. 1 Specific Objectives. 6 CHAPTER ONE: Conceptual Background and Methodology of the Study. 8 1. 0 Research Questions . 8 1. 1 Scope of the Study. 8 1. 2 Significance of the Study . 9 1. 3 Conceptual Framework . 10 Methodology of the Study. 11 1. 4 Research Design . 11 1. 5 Case Study. 12 1. 6 Selection of Participants. 12 1. 7 Method of date collection. 13 1. 8 Validity and Reliability . 14 1. 9 Ethical Consideration . 15 1. 10 Limitation of the study . 16 CHAPTER TWO: Theory and Policy of International Community Intervention; AMISOM Case . 17 2. 0 The Nature of Somalia’s Conflict . 17 2. 0. 1 Struggle for Power and Resources . 20 2. 0. 2 Military Repression and Colonial Legacy. 23 2. 1 Theoretical Framework . 28 2. 2 The African Union Mission in Africa the Similar Case to Somalia. 32 2. 3 The Role of AMISOM Troops Towards Promoting Peace and Security in Somalia. 36 2. 4 Challenges Faced by the AMISOM Forces in Promoting Security in Somalia. . 40 CHAPTER THREE: Data Presentation, Analysis and Discussion of AMISOM Case. 44 3. 0 Foreign Regional and international intervention and Conflict Escalation . 44 3. 1 Evaluation of Achievement by AMISOM Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia . 51 3. 2 The Main Strategic Challenges and Failures Faced AMISOM Troops in Somalia . 54 3. 2. 0 Political Landscape of Somalia as a Challenge Faced Amisom . 55 3. 2. 1 The International Community Distrust, Inner Coordination and Challenging local İnsurgencies. . 59 3. 3 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 65 3. 0 CONCLUSION. 65 3. 1 RECOMMENDATION . 67 REFERENCES:……………………………………………………………………………. 69