Ethnic federalism

Abiy’s botched centralization fuels Ethiopia’s feuding centrifugal forces

The only way forward for Ethiopia is allowing greater autonomy.

4 years

Abiy’s regime is a modern version of the Ethiopian empire-state

Political marginalization, cultural repression, economic exploitation, and state violence in Oromia reflect a continuation of Ethiopia’s imperial history.

4 years

Ethiopia’s multinational federalism ruins Isaias’ assimilationist scheme

Tigrayan nationalism is a barrier to the creation of an Eritrean identity.

4 years

TPLF’s ambiguous journey in Ethiopia

After initially fighting for freedom and then against it, TPLF is now back at fighting for freedom, or maybe not.

5 years

Podcast: Hone Mandefro—The Amhara perspective

Hone Mandefro offers an Amhara perspective on the war, and possible pathways to resolving the Amhara claims on western and…

5 years

The Ethiopian blueprint for a limitless war on Tigrayans

Those determined to eliminate Tigray’s ruling party appear to have no upper limit on the number of Tigrayans they are…

5 years

Podcast: Adem K. Abebe – A Blueprint for Peace in Ethiopia?

In the first of a new podcast series, Bridge the Divide, host Emmanuel Yirdaw talks to Adem K. Abebe about…

5 years

Podcast: Adem K. Abebe – A Blueprint for Peace in Ethiopia?

In the first of a new podcast series, Bridge the Divide, host Emmanuel Yirdaw talks to Adem K. Abebe about…

5 years

Irreconcilable aspirations: A regressive Ethiopian vision spells the end of the republic

As centralizing elites double down on war efforts to subjugate Tigray and reconfigure the federation, an all-inclusive dialogue appears to…

5 years