The Fano Movement and the Future of Ethiopia’s Social Contract
A brief commentary By: Biruk Haregu (PhD student in Public Policy and Political Economy) In a...
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Fano and the New Amhara Nationalism: A Review
As one can see, there is a remarkable coincidence between Meskerem’s vision of the new Amhara nationalism and that of Asres. In both cases, the prioritization of the survival and interests of the Amharas, henceforth considered not just as a means but as a goal as well, is the main objective. Only once this goal is reached and the Amhara people find their true representatives can discussions with other ethnic leaders about the future of Ethiopia begin. To be sure, the discussions will involve mutual concessions, but with the understanding that its outcomes must be in accordance with the interests of the Amhara people, and this includes their status accruing from their importance in the Ethiopian alignment of political forces. In this way, the main criticism of the ethnonationalists according to which Ethiopia is nothing but a coverup for Amhara nationalism is put to rest in favor of an Ethiopia that is open to the contributions of all ethnic groups.
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Armed Conflict and War Crimes in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region
By: Biruk Haregu (PhD student in Public Policy and Political Economy, and a Pre-Doctoral Fellow at...
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Is Abiy Ahmed’s Economic Policy Leading Ethiopia Towards Prosperity or Poverty?
During the past 5 years, Abiy’s approach to economic policy— Abiynomics— has demonstrably proven to be non-strategic, misaligned, confused, and socioeconomically ruinous. First, the principal strategic error is the abrupt shift in economic policy from the robust industrial parks policy that aimed to develop and strengthen manufacturing and industry in Ethiopia, to Abiy’s hodgepodge initiatives spanning cosmetic construction projects, agricultural initiatives, and mass privatization…
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Why European Union’s decision to release long held economic aid to Ethiopia’s rogue regime is wrong?
On October 3rd, 2023, the European Union (EU) dithered and officially backed the dictatorship of Abiy Ahmed in Ethiopia. No matter what preconditions were put forth by the continental body, it is now clear that EU has turned its back on citizens seeking justice and accountability over the horrific two-year long civil war in Northern Ethiopia, and the ongoing civil war that Abiy is waging against the Amhara. More broadly, the EU’s decision is a grave disservice to Ethiopians across the country.
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