Alemayehu Weldemariam

Alemayehu has taught constitutional law and political theory at U.S. and Ethiopian universities. He served as a National Peace Advisor to the Ministry of Federal Affairs from 2010-11 and currently holds a lectureship at Mekele University School of Law.

National pride, national shame

Until our national shame is overcome, or at least balanced, by a modified national pride, we will not be able…

6 years

Elections in End Times

Elections will be messy, but no elections will be messier. And Abiy's deconstruction of the Developmental State needs to be…

7 years

Raya: a category error, and a catalog of errors

The people of Raya have diverse origins and so defy simple categorizations. A more accommodating federation can resolve their disputed…

7 years

Ethiopia’s federation needs reviving, not reconfiguring

Ethiopia's nationalities battled hard for recognition. A reconfiguration of the federation that does not consider their struggle is a recipe…

8 years

Domestic despair shadows Abiy’s diplomatic waltz

As Abiy Ahmed embraces the region to Isaias' gain, Ethiopia's internal strife continues. A domestic focus is needed to reinforce…

8 years

Ethiopia: Lessons in love and violence; a rejoinder to Koki

My previous article was received warmly by relatively detached observers of Ethiopian politics. But it provoked vehement responses by more…

8 years

Ethiopia’s Charismatic Leader: Riding the Wave of Populism or Reforming Ethnic Federalism?

Abiy Ahmed must capitalize on his brilliant and bold beginning with careful, inclusive reforms

8 years