Saxafi MediaFeb 5

F-16s over #Mogadishu are more than a show of force. They signal #Turkey’s accelerating #NeoOttoman project in #Somalia—reshaping the #military, sidelining federalism, & deepening a #FragileState’s dependence on #ForeignPower. #OperationOttoman #Somaliland

https://saxafimedia.com/operation-ottoman-turkey-neo-play-somalia/

Operation Ottoman: Turkey’s Neo-Ottoman Play And The Militarization Of Somalia | Saxafi Media

“Operation Ottoman,” published by The Somali Wire, examines Turkey’s expanding influence in Somalia’s security sector under President Erdoğan’s neo-Ottoman vision. It argues that growing Turkish military deployments and political sway risk militarizing the relationship and deepening Somalia’s internal divisions.

SaxafiMedia
Kay   Feb 18, 2024

Ironic to hear PM Luxon complain Aotearoa NZ is in a #FragileState when you consider how National Party and ACT Party and NZFirst undermine people's wellbeing.

Luxon complains about too many on Jobseeker benefit at same time as he orders government CEOs to sack workers. Targetting disabled jobseekers who can't even persuade an employer to give them an interview won't create jobs.
#NZPol #NZPolitics #DARVO
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/509471/watch-state-of-the-nation-is-fragile-christopher-luxon-says

Is he too fragile to listen?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/509497/christopher-luxon-leaves-big-gay-out-after-heated-protest

Watch: 'State of the nation is fragile', Christopher Luxon says

The prime minister laid out his vision for the country, promising a "tough love" approach to welfare and to fix an economy that's "gone backwards".

RNZ