Failed State- is a weak state where social and political structures have collapsed to the point where the government has little or no control.
Falling Nations- The main reason for a failing nation is the government. The government finds themselves unable or unwilling to support their countries basic needs. Over a billion people in the world find themselves in a country in danger of collapse. When everything around you is falling apart, where do you go? Terrorism, criminal organizations, and political extremism is where people turn not knowing where else to go. These things not only effect the country, but they also can effect the world. Geography, historical and cultural tensions can cause many challenges for one country. Location and resources are an example of geography. Bad neighbors put a country in a dangerous risk. Also, a lack of much needed resources puts a struggle on self-sufficiency which adds stress to a country. Countries find themselves competeing for authority instead of basing themselves on one national government. This corrupts many of their government systems, but no matter what is said; in the end, a falling nation is determined by you, the people.
I believe after the main thing getting across in this article is that anyone can view their country as a falling nation. Geography wise, the United States is stable in some areas. We support ourselves every well self-sufficiency wise and we help the poeple in our country that may be struggling at the moment. But we also have countries viewing us in a negative way. So cultural differences do exist in the U.S. I also believe that their is always going to be cultural differences considering every country has a different way of doing and taking on things. So no matter what you do, in my eyes, you technically always will have a falling nation.
Shattered Somalia- Somalia is seperated by two completely different parts. Mogadishu is a failed state in Somalia holding pirates and terrorists. Yet, in the north, the region of Somaliland is stable and at peace. You could say what caused this was the lack of government, the historical and cultural differences, but it makes you wonder if such simple things could cause so much damage? Somalia fell apart eighteen years ago. There has been many civil wars in Somalia and Somalia is known for violence. Somalia's nothern coastline holds a base for pirates that prey on the sea traffic between Europe and the east. Pirates have made thier attacks and a group of terriorist, Al Shabaab, looks for young men to join their corrupting ways. Somalia was held together and at times driven apart by elaborated clan systems. In these clan systems hold various subclans and sub-subclans. Battles happened between these clans, but they also protected women, children and the safety of the villages. The clans became to crumble on the arrival of the Europeans. Keeping their own known heritage is what holds people to that country. I still wonder if heritage is worth living in fear and the living in a country known for its violence. After everything Somalia has been through, their is still hope in people's eyes that one day Somalia, as a whole, will hold peace.
After reading this, I realized how lucky I am to be living in the United States. I don't know if I would be able to stay strong by holding onto my heritage by living in fear. I have respect for the innocent people in Somalia standing up for their heritage and not leaving, but I also believe the safety factor is most important. I'll be praying that one day Somalia and it's people will hold peace.
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