Topic: Rising Nationalism and Political Extremism
Country: Somalia
Delegate Name: Matt Catchick
School: Royal Oak High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Somalia position papers GLIMUN 2018 committees
The Federal Republic of Somalia is not absent to the looming threat of political extremism. The terrorist group known as Al-Shabab has tormented and caused many problems for Somalis. In the sobering fight against this group, the Federal Republic of Somalia has found that a crucial foundation of political extremist groups are in young people. In stopping young people from being recruited more heavily into these groups, the Federal Republic of Somalia has implemented an educational based program in schools that reached up to 25,000 citizens and counting.
The Federal Republic of Somalia also recognizes the implementation of foreign aid in combating against political extremism, mainly for countries that are unable to or are incapacitated. For these poor, smaller countries that deal with violent political extremism, it’s much harder for them to fight against extremism on their own. At this time, we as the Special Political committee must recognize such countries and extend a hand however and wherever we can, in order for insuring a safer community not only for the population of young people, but for all of us. The Federal Republic of Somalia has had great assistance from other wealthier countries in assisting with political extremism, and would encourage said countries to continue doing so, as well as adhering this ideology in other countries with similar, perhaps even more violent circumstances.
The Federal Republic of Somalia greatly acknowledges the importance of foreign aid, and would look forward to seeing this policy being implemented further in committee, alongside that of education. In adherence to both aiding countries in need financially, as well as militarily, we as a committee can ensure a safer, and more peaceful time for us all.
