PERSPECTIVE Baffled in Mogadishu? Europe, the USA and the International Community in Somalia STEFAN BRÜNE September 2015 n No politically negotiated end to violent intra-Somali conflicts between different viewpoints and interests that could lead to a stable peace are in sight. n Parochial interests of international actors(UN, EU, USA) fuelled by geopolitical, na ­tional and bureaucratic factors are reducing the effectiveness of the commitment by the international community in Somalia, which is wanting in terms of strategy and insufficiently coordinated. n The question of the future of overall Somali statehood is of secondary importance. A step-by-step enhancement of the legitimacy of all actors is needed. Regional dia ­logue forums along with educational and training programmes oriented towards basic needs could make a contribution here.