Tag Archives: Somaliland

The Other Side of Connections

Posted on March 11, 2011 by nathanalbright

Early this morning, I read news stories about a major quake in Tokyo along with tsunami worries.  Fortunately, my friend is okay–but I have seen on my Facebook news page that many of my own friends have friends and family … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: One Good Turn Deserves Another

Posted on March 2, 2011 by nathanalbright

The ever-helpful Somaliland247 Blog has reported that Somaliland is one of the countries receiving free medical aid from the Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps (TRMPC), an independent non-profit organization [1].  Taiwan and Somaliland have a similar situation as unrecognized nations.  … Continue reading →

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I’d Rather Be A Ninja Than A Pirate

Posted on February 23, 2011 by nathanalbright

The death of four Americans thanks to Somali pirates has made the problem of piracy in the Indian Ocean a more recognizable problem than it was before for many Americans, though it is an issue discussed numerous times here [1] … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Norway Aids Somaliland Anti-Piracy Efforts

Posted on February 19, 2011 by nathanalbright

The previously discussed efforts by Somaliland to upgrade their criminal infrastructure to combat piracy by Somalis [1] is bearing fruit.  Thanks to aid from Norway, the first anti-piracy prison has been completed in Somaliland, very quick work, as has been … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Kuwait Gives Somaliland $10M To Upgrade Airports

Posted on February 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

In an interesting twist that shows Somaliland’s growing international profile, Somaliland247 reports that Kuwait has given the Somaliland government $10 to update its two most important airports, Egal International Airport in Hargesia (the capital of the nation of Somaliland) and … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Somaliland Policemen Get UN Sensitivity Training

Posted on February 15, 2011 by nathanalbright

According to the always helpful Somaliland247, the government of Somaliland has received a grant from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to train 300 police recruits in the town of Mandil on conflict resolution and human rights [1].  This training, … Continue reading →

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When Maps Lie

Posted on February 9, 2011 by nathanalbright

Among my favorite countries in the world to study are those countries that exist in fact but are not granted legitimacy by the international community for whatever reason.  While there are supposed to be firm and consistent standards by which … Continue reading →

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It Pays To Have Powerful Friends: A Musing on the African Union

Posted on January 31, 2011 by nathanalbright

The African Union has long maintained that they respect colonial borders and are not willing to set a precedent where secession movements can run rampant in Africa.  Within the next few days, though, they appear poised to recognize a new … Continue reading →

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A Look At My Library List II

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nathanalbright

Like my previous look at my library list [1], I thought it worthwhile to explain the sort of books I am reading to show some of the research topics I am exploring and some of the book reviews that (hopefully) … Continue reading →

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Somaliland And The Hope Of International Recognition

Posted on January 28, 2011 by nathanalbright

Yesterday the ever-helpful Somaliland247 blog provided a video and some photos expressing the hope of Somaliland for the recognition of their long-held independent status [1].  These photos and video interviews express the sincere desires of a people to be recognized … Continue reading →

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