Mohamed Mohamood

Prior to joining Leeds, I completed a BA in International Relations and an MA in African Studies at the University of Birmingham. During my undergraduate and graduate level, I developed a keen interest in international intervention and promotions of liberal peacebuilding in post-conflict countries such as Somalia. In particular, my MA dissertation examined how the push for a top-down approach of peacebuilding by the International community and inclusion of clan elders, slowed down the process of building the state of Somalia.

Research interests

With my doctoral research being an extension of my MA research, the critical point of focus would be on the gendered implications of different peacebuilding models, particularly top-down and bottom-up peacebuilding approaches in Somalia. This research will revolve around the need to include local people in peace processes. That is, the significant role women play in the mediation process and national politics. Considering how complex post-conflict national peacebuilding can be, this study argues for a hybrid peacebuilding model in Somalia.

Research interests:

• Peacebuilding
• Local and Hybrid peace building approaches
• Gender and conflict studies
• Democracy in Africa
• Customary institutions in Africa

Published articles

Mohamood, M., 2020. Women Hold The Key to Somalia’s Democratic Future — Vanguard Africa. [online] Vanguard Africa. Available at: <http://www.vanguardafrica.com/africawatch/2020/7/13/women-hold-the-key-to-unlock-somalias-democratic-potential>

Mohamood, M., 2020. Should Somalia hold elections during Covid-19? | Democracy in Africa. [online] Democracy in Africa | A Resource for the Study of Democracy in Africa. Available at: <https://democracyinafrica.org/somalia-hold-elections-covid-19/>