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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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