Somalia’s security landscape remains fragile, shaped by political tensions, insurgent threats, and competing visions for national defense. The recent graduation of the Harama’ad unit from the TurkiSom Training Academy highlights both the potential and the pitfalls of Somalia’s federal security strategy. While elite federal forces such as Harama’ad and Gor-Gor are well-trained, their deployment has raised concerns over political bias, especially ahead of the scheduled parliamentary and presidential elections. Critics argue that true stability requires empowering Federal Member State (FMS) paramilitary police, who are deeply rooted in their communities, possess local knowledge, and have the trust of the population. Successful operations, such as Operation Badbado and the coordinated Galmudug offensive, demonstrate the value of joint planning and cooperation between federal forces, FMS units, and international partners. In contrast, poorly coordinated campaigns have resulted in chaos, mistrust, and the reoccupation of liberated territories by Al-Shabaab. Without holding forces, security gains are quickly reversed, eroding public confidence. To build lasting peace, Somalia needs a robust, coherent, and community-centered security model that prioritizes coordination, local empowerment, and a clear stabilization strategy over ad-hoc military deployments.