I mentioned organization and structure for a reason, without them, this will be pointless. The government is interested in getting tanks, Self-propelled artillery, helicopters, and drones. I doubt any regional government will be able to get these. Having said that, Somalia will not come back from brink as long as there is no proper reconciliation or lasting agreement that is favorable to all groups.

Structure and organization will make the difference. Somalis are armed to the teeth which is good and bad. The Government won't tempted to start attacking regions. This will allow us to bring heavy weapons which are badly needed for the war against AS.

It's official.

Emirates are Western errand boys. The fact that the UK is drafting the resolution says a lot. Besides, from Saylac to Kismayo, every region is Emirates-friendly. Emirates will also serve as a conduit. The West does not want to arm Somalia directly in case the weapons fall into the wrong hands.

UN Security Council to vote to end Somalia arms embargo after three decades WWW.ALJAZEERA.COM The embargo was placed on Somalia in 1992 to cut the flow of weapons to feuding warlords in the country.

Henry Kissinger: Divisive diplomat who towered over world affairs WWW.BBC.COM President Nixon's foreign affairs guru declared power to be the "ultimate aphrodisiac".

That's sadly true. That's why Ina Kaahin, Saleeban Gaal, and Muuse Biixi hijacked HJ conference. I was saddened to see the Suldaanka Guud calling for war. Kudos to the young people!

It is time for odayaasha dhaqanka and former SNM commanders to step aside, and let younger folks (the ones back home) take the lead.

Sxb, reerku waa qafiifay