US Halts Aid to Somalia, Promises 'Stability' Elsewhere
The mainstream narrative frames this as a necessary step against a failing government. But let's add some conveniently omitted context: the US has been deeply involved in Somalia for decades, often funding and arming various factions, and launching drone strikes in the name of 'counter-terrorism.' (A 2017 report by Airwars details over 100 US air and drone strikes in Somalia that year alone.) So,
after years of intervention, a sudden concern for 'good governance' rings hollow, especially when billions in unmonitored aid flows freely to other 'allies' with far worse human rights records. One might wonder if 'corruption' is only a deal-breaker when it's politically convenient, or when the chosen geopolitical chess pieces aren't performing as expected. The US has a long track record of
destabilizing regions, then blaming the aftermath on local 'corruption,' rather than acknowledging its own role in the chaos. This isn't about Somalia; it's about control, and when that control falters, the aid spigot simply switches off.