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The article examines the relationship between foreign investments, state-building, and kinship structures in Somaliland.

The Paradox of Progress: Foreign Investments, Kinship, State-Building, and Conflict in Somaliland

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This article explores how foreign investments influence conflict and governance in Somaliland, suggesting the need for nuanced understanding.

The article examines the relationship between foreign investments, state-building, and kinship structures in Somaliland.
Analyzed historical shifts in governance and economic engagement in Somaliland.
Investigated the impact of foreign investments on socio-political dynamics.
Explored the role of kinship in mitigating or exacerbating conflicts.
Foreign investments contributed to the centralization of governance in Somaliland.
Investment-driven development led to increased marginalization and conflict, notably over Lasanod.
Somaliland lost control of a significant portion of its territory amidst rising tensions.

Hoehne et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This article explores how foreign investments influence conflict and governance in Somaliland, suggesting the need for nuanced understanding.