18 December, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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Tensions that were largely contained by the previous administration “have now exploded. Abiy, as popular as he was, could never deliver on all of the ambitions and promises.”
“While many of the…consequences of the pandemic in the region have been in line with global patterns, it has also reinforced existing national pathologies.”
The GERD will make Ethiopia an energy powerhouse, but the dam has strained relations in the Nile River basin.
Michael Woldemariam appointed next Director of the ASC. Longman to serve as Interim Director during AY 2020-21.
Michael Woldemariam features in a new documentary called “Red Sea Rivalries” in the series, Great Decisions in Foreign Policy, produced by the Foreign Policy Association and broadcast on various PBS stations.
Michael Woldemariam named amongst the 2020 Black American National Security and Foreign Policy Next Generation Leaders by the Diversity in National Security Network and the New America (Foundation).
Prof. Michael Woldemariam gave a talk entitled “The Regional Politics of an African Peace Deal: The Greater Horn after the Eritrea-Ethiopia Rapprochement.”
Prof. Michael Woldemariam was interviewed on the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Prof. Michael Woldemariam discusses the recent political upheaval in Sudan and its implications on the Horn of Africa as well as the entire African continent.
Congratulations to Kaija Schilde and Michael Woldemariam on their recent promotions to Associate Professors with tenure!