Here, however, as in much contemporary art, the vital link is hard to establish without help.

For the last 15 years, Somalilanders have established peace in their country, and without much help from outside have built a democratic state with a two House legislature, an executive headed by a President elected on a national vote, and a Judiciary.

When he tried to fill it with the Colorado Party, he split the party in two, and neither faction could establish itself in power without help from the military.