Preserving American Security Ties to Somalia

Publication Date: December 1989

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Michael Johns

Research Area: Government

Keywords: National security

Type: Report

Abstract:

Instead of disengaging from Somalia, the U.S. should work more closely with Siad to democratize Somalia and respect human rights, while still safeguarding U.S. security interests through a restoration of the military assistance program and greater cooperation on protecting the security of the important base facilities in Berbera and Mogadishu. As such, the U.S. can protect U.S. security interests in the region while becoming a more constructive and influential force in fostering a more humane and stable Somalia.