It is interesting that as the prospect for peace in Somalia became nearer, many, especially those who are not certain of where they stand, seem to panic. The Djibouti initiative is probably fair and good for Somalia and Somalis. How do I know that? Because it is opposed almost by all warlords and those who do not want to see peace in this troubled land. But more recently, even the fair-minded have become skeptical of the chances for peace in Somalia as organized by the Djibouti initiative. The reasons are not simple but may include the lack of the believe that it will work. What is not obvious, however, is that many who give a lip service to this initiative are also nervous about the a chance of success. The power struggle and the balance of interest in the horn seem to want and support chaos and lawlessness in Somalia for the time being. Perhaps the future holds a different prospective. I have always been under the impression that the Djibouti peace initiative is right and good by the Somali people. The organizers mean well (to the best one can mean in today’s world). However, I never believed it would be easy to bring peace to this troubled land by simply talking to those who want peace. The obstacle to peace comes mainly from those who do not want peace. It was my hope and still is that the Djibouti process would forward a potential strategy that would help Somalis who want peace deal with those who do not want peace. History, sadly, reflects that peace may not always come through dialog. Perhaps what Somalia needs today and hopes to get from the Djibouti initiative is a blue-print for peace that is fair and equitable to all Somalis. But a force may be needed to help achieve it. That may not be what Djibouti can offer. The world community is only partially interested in Somalia to go that far. It may have to come from other Somalis. It is sad to make this statement, but perhaps what Somalia needs now is another Mohammed Farah Aidid- but this time one with vision, intelligence and in hand a blue-print for future Somalia from guess where! Djibouti initiative. Aidid.