Turkish Model in Somalia: Civilian Power Approach in State Building Process

The international community's intervention in fragile or failed states mostly is welcomed. But on the other hand, the external intervention revolves around the interest, ideas, strategies and the policies of the intervener. This study explores Turkish model in Somalia`sstate building and argues that the engagement in civilian power with humanitarian and development assistance, is more effective than coer cive military intervention. Turkey's civilian power approach has a positive impact on Somali state building process, such as peace building and political process, enhancing the capacity of state institutions and socioeconomic development of the country.