Siyad’s socialism was a pragmatic instrument rather than an ideological commitment.

Evidence

Although Lenin, Mao Tse-Tung and the peripatetic Kim Il Sung (to say nothing of Mussolini) all had some influence on the homespun philosophy of development and power constructed by the Siyad regime, local political realities suggest that ‘Scientific Siyadism’ might be an appropriate description of the Somali experience at this time. Certainly socialism was here a means rather than an end. — I.M. Lewis, I. M. Lewis, A Modern History of the Somali_ Nation…, 550 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Socialism under Siyad was a means rather than an end — I.M. Lewis, I. M. Lewis, A Modern History of the Somali_ Nation…, 550

Related

• Socialism under Siyad was a means rather than an end (similarity 0.92)
• Siyad insisted Scientific Socialism was compatible with, even expressive of, Islam (similarity 0.86)
• Siyad’s new party added legitimacy without broadening real power (similarity 0.85)
• Soviet arms flows, not ideology, determined Siyad’s breach timing (similarity 0.84)
• Socialism is only one possible means to a psychological end (similarity 0.83)
• Siyad framed socialism as fully compatible with and expressive of Islam (similarity 0.82)

Broader Connections

• Socialism under Siyad was a means rather than an end #corroborates (0.90) — I.M. Lewis, I. M. Lewis, A Modern History of the Somali_ Nation…, 550