The scourge of Somali pirates is front and center after the drama involving the Maersk Alabama and the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips. But the huge rise in piracy is believed to be linked to virtual lawlessness in Somalia. What kind of government is in place now? How much power does it really have? Who really calls the shots throughout the country? What is life like for most of the Somali people? What role can the U.S. or other nations play in bringing back stability to Somalia – as well as a decrease in piracy in neighboring waters? We ask Fred Oladeinde, President of the Foundation for Democracy in Africa.
