Scenarios about 'Siad Barre'
Mohamed Siad Barre was the military dictator and President of Somalia from 1969 to 1991, who rose to power through a coup d'état. His regime was characterized by the promotion of "scientific socialism," attempts to eliminate clan-based politics, and increasingly authoritarian rule that ultimately led to civil war and state collapse. In alternate history scenarios, Barre's leadership represents a critical juncture for examining how different policies in the Horn of Africa might have affected regional stability, Cold War dynamics, and Somalia's development trajectory.
What If Mogadishu Developed Without Decades of Conflict?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Somalia's capital avoided civil war and developed as a prosperous East African hub, reshaping regional dynamics and global perceptions of the Horn of Africa.