The International Crisis Group (ICG) published on 24 October 2025 a commentary titled "Retooling the Trump Administration's Somalia Policy."
Somalia has posed a dilemma for US policy for decades. The ICG urges the US to push Somalia's politicians to engage in good faith dialogue aimed at ending the chronic political infighting in the country. It should use its influence to encourage a reconciliation between Somalia and Puntland and help establish a modus vivendi between Somalia and Somaliland. Finally, it should urge Mogadishu to consider preparing steps toward a conversation with al-Shabaab about ending the war.
