So, Somalia...

[ed miliband]

David Cameron describes Somalia as "a failed state that directly threatens British interests" and will convene a summit in London in February to bring together the countries currently active in the Horn of Africa state. A number of key decisions are expected to be made there, ranging from humanitarian aid to military missions.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/britains-new-year-resolution-intervene-in-somalia-6280391.html

Hmmm.

[ColonelCossack]

ooo-eer.

I'm not particularly surprised.

[TheGodlessUtopian]

So,can Cameron explain how Somalia threatens Britain's interests if it is a failed state? How can something that failed be a threat?

I know he won't explain though: hyperbole and all.

[Tommy4ever]

So,can Cameron explain how Somalia threatens Britain's interests if it is a failed state? How can something that failed be a threat?

I know he won't explain though: hyperbole and all.

Because the Horn of Africa lies right on the most important shipping lane on earth.

Somalia being a haven for anything that can threaten that shipping lane is quite obviously very bad news for the West.