Ending Chaos: Seizing the Opportunity and Revitalizing Somalia's Offensive Against Al Shabaab?

Abstract

Despite two decades of counter-terrorism operations, Al Shabaab remains a persistent threat. The government's 2022 'total war' offensive faces a lack of shared vision, coordination issues, weak civilian protection and insufficient resources. As ATMIS departs, this brief calls for stronger international collaboration, coordination and civilian protection, alongside Security Sector Reform, deeper federalism and community engagement.