Yet much of Somalia’s political debate remains anchored in the assumptions of twenty years ago. The Achievement of 2004It is important to begin by acknowledging what the post-2004 political settlement accomplished. For the first time since the federal system was established, several pillars of Somalia’s political settlement appear to be under strain simultaneously. Renewing Somalia’s Political SettlementIf Somalia’s greatest challenge is no longer rebuilding the state but strengthening it, then our national conversation must also change. The second rebuilt the Somali state after collapse through the political settlement that emerged in 2004.