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What is the conclusion from the premise that "the political situation in Somalia is unstable owing to the ability of individual warlords to maintain powerful armed forces"?

  1. Warlords will disband

  2. Peace talks will start

  3. The political situation is stable

  4. The political situation in Somalia is unstable

The correct answer is: The political situation in Somalia is unstable

The correct answer is D. The premise states that the political situation in Somalia is unstable due to the warlords' ability to maintain powerful armed forces. Therefore, the conclusion drawn from this premise is that the political situation in Somalia is indeed unstable. This conclusion directly follows from the information provided in the premise, making it the most logical deduction. The other options are not supported by the information given in the premise, making them incorrect choices.