That’s a fair point but I’m not buying the idea that a Hawiye SNA would be more successful than an integrated one. AS takes advantage of intra-Hawiye dynamics in Galmudug to strengthen their position. For example, I’m certain an integrated SNA would have more success liberating and holding Ceelbuur than a Hiraab dominated one.
Not dying for other peoples land is a sad but relevant reality. The truth is that AS handicaps all Somalis, regardless of their territorial control. The second they’re gone the greater the legitimacy of the FGS, which in turn will increase foreign investment into Somalia. As long as they’re here the country as a whole won’t be able to develop as fast as it should.