That nearly matched the weight of the small clan of big, mostly local shareholders that in effect control Telecom Italia with only 22.5% of its shares.

ECONOMIST: European corporate governance

Fragile but sophisticated Lebanon may come nearest, despite its lethal rivalries between sect and clan and failure to get a single national army to control all its territory (see article).

ECONOMIST: Arab autocracy

For more than 20 years Somalia has seen clan-based warlords, rival politicians and Islamist militants battling for control of the country.

BBC: Somalia's al-Shabab Twitter account suspended

And it is likely to be a Syria where central control is much weaker in the face of sectarian and clan fissures.

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Somali has seen more than 20 years of conflict which saw clan-based warlords, rival politicians and Islamist militants battle for control of the country.

BBC: Somali woman cleared in 'false rape' case

The new government is trying to rebuild Somalia after more than 20 years of conflict which saw clan-based warlords, rival politicians and Islamist militants battle for control of the country.

BBC: Somali woman who alleged rape given jail term

Since the overthrow of President Siad Barre in 1991, Somalia has seen clan-based warlords, Islamist militants and its neighbours all battling for control.

BBC: Somali and African Union troops enter Kismayo