1. Introduction to Governance and Conflict in Somalia The planned research aims to explore the relationship between governance and conflict in Somalia, a country that has been plagued by decades of political instability and violence. This study will examine the role of governance in perpet

1.     Short title of planned research title of Governance and Conflict.
Please prepare short and brief introduction of my planned research title.
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2.     Please state planned research question and describe its relevance:
Somalia has been struggling to establish proper functioning institutions ever since the central government collapsed in January 1991. Several reconciliation conferences between the factions happened without any success before the transitional government is formed in 2004. please describe its relevance to the research question and link it as close as possible.
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3.     Please operationalize your research: what theories/approaches/data do you want to use?
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4.     What are the most influential publications for your research topic? List up to five publications.
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