Somalia’s security challenges are deeply intertwined with politics, as fragile military and police institutions struggle under chronic interference and nepotism. Despite improvements in training, numbers, and equipment, the lack of a professional, politically neutral environment undermines cohesion and morale. Key positions are dominated by loyalists to former President Mohammed Abdullahi Farmaajo, with specialized units serving partisan objectives rather than national security. Decades of structural and systemic issues exacerbate the problem. The recent political crisis has intensified these challenges, splitting the Somali National Army (SNA) and police, mobilizing clan militias, and displacing over 100,000 civilians from Mogadishu. Attacks on opposition leaders and Farmaajo’s term extension fueled militarization of politics, leaving the city divided and opposition forces in control of much of the capital. Prime Minister Mohammed Roble’s 10-point plan to disengage forces, address grievances, and reintegrate units offers a pathway toward stability. However, lasting security depends on a political roadmap agreed by all stakeholders, empowering Roble to enforce authority, unify command chains, and create conditions for credible elections, bridging the gap between Somalia’s military effectiveness and political governance.