Given the volatility of Somalia's clan politics, Somalis said it was difficult to tell how enduring the agreements today would be.

Description of clan politics and feudal vs. clan society.

Two Warchiefs in succession from the same family shows rare deftness in clan politics.

The American public did not sign on to armed intervention in the clan politics of a chaotic country that poses no international threat.

Then the fierce clan politics from outside the walls spilled into the wards.

It is thought that clan politics is part of the reason why none of these candidates has, of yet, been installed.

It would in some way make up for the inconvenience of having to find another ally in the great game of clan politics.

Among them were religion, culture, clan politics and political allegiance.

Many of the leaders encourage potentially volatile clan politics.

Embroiled in the complexities of clan politics, the Americans had turned into the enemy for many Somalis.