THE OGADEN AND THE FRAGILITY OF SOMALI SEGMENTARY NATIONALISM

Somali nationalism is discussed in the context of the years following the Ogaden war between Somalia and Ethiopia. The war was a high point of Somali nationalism following the efforts to transform Somali nationalism from the old segmentary style to a modern organic mode.

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Published in:African affairs (London) 1989-10, Vol.88 (353), p.573-579
Main Author: Lewis, I. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clans
Heads of state
International borders
Mothers
National liberation movements
National security
Nationalism
Peacetime
Politics
Refugees
Social aspects
Solidarity
Somalia
War
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Summary:Somali nationalism is discussed in the context of the years following the Ogaden war between Somalia and Ethiopia. The war was a high point of Somali nationalism following the efforts to transform Somali nationalism from the old segmentary style to a modern organic mode.
ISSN:0001-9909
1468-2621
DOI:10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a098217