Bridging the gap

This book argues that the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) struggled to achieve its objectives largely due to a lack of bridging social capital. It demonstrates how weak connections, limited trust, and insufficient cooperation between peacekeepers and local communities undermined communication, impeded security operations, and diminished the mission's long-term effectiveness. Drawing on interviews and qualitative analysis, the book shows that without strong cross-group relationships, AMISOM was unable to establish the local legitimacy and collaborative partnerships necessary for sustainable peace.

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Hassan Maslah is a political scientist specializing in social capital, governance, and peacekeeping effectiveness. He holds a Master's degree from Mid Sweden University, where he researched the impact of bridging social capital on AMISOM's peacekeeping mission. He has also studied social capital in Swedish criminal policy.