A study of the Psychology of a Nomadic Society and its Implications for Somaliland

This paper was presented to: The Somaliland Policy and Reconstruction Institute (SOPRI): The Somaliland Convention June 24-26/2005. LAX Hilton. Los Angeles USA

In this study of Somali society, I have explored the psychological state of the Somali in the light of recent literature on human evolution and the psychology of groups and social organizations.

I offer these reflections to you with some degree of apprehension because I am aware that they will be unpopular with many and too radical for others. Hopefully my readers will find a new perspective for understanding the Somaliland-Somali bond and differentiation or at the very least find an opportunity for critical review of basic assumptions.

Part I: The New Midgaan (FULL STORY )
Part II: An Introspective of Identity (FULL STORY)
Part III: Evolutionary Stress on Tribal Society (FULL STORY)
Part IV: Somaliland: Rebirth at the Edge of Chaos (July 16, 2005)
Part V: The Essentials of Tribal psychology (FULL STORY)

Abdishakur Jowhar MD, FRCP(C), DABPN
E-mail: [email protected]