Somali Identity and the Logic of Layered Resilience
A Historical Synthesis of Clan, State, and Modernity `By Abdiaziz Ali Mohamed Somali identity is not a singular or static construct. It is a layered and historically produced formation shaped by three dominant forces: a deeply embedded Islamic worldview, an enduring clan-based social structure, and more recent influences stemming from diaspora experiences, state-building efforts, and […]