This book argues that the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) struggled to achieve its objectives largely due to a lack of bridging social capital. It demonstrates how weak connections, limited trust, and insufficient cooperation between peacekeepers and local communities undermined communication, impeded security operations, and diminished the mission's long-term effectiveness. Drawing on interviews and qualitative analysis, the book shows that without strong cross-group relationships, AMISOM was unable to establish the local legitimacy and collaborative partnerships necessary for...