Introduction The Sit-at-Home protest, also known as “Ghost Town,” emerged in 2021 1 as a major source of crisis in Southeast…
Sit-at-Home Protest in Southeast Nigeria: Exploring the Socio-Economic and Security Impact
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Can Domestic Initiatives End the Conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region?
Introduction The Ethiopian government has faced serious problems in Ethiopia’s most influential regions – Tigray, Oromia, and now Amhara. A…
Taiwan’s Diplomatic Push in Somaliland: A Pathway for Peacebuilding, Security, and Development?
On September 27, 2024, I conducted an interview with Ambassador Allen Lou, Taiwan’s representative to Somaliland, in Hargeisa. Accompanied by…
Unionists and Secessionists in Ethiopia: War-Making and State-Making Since 1974
In the twenty-first century, war-making and state-making have become enduring global phenomena. The case of Ethiopia exemplifies this trend. Viewed…
Dysfunctional Capitalism in Africa and the Theory of Squanderation
Introduction This article is largely derived from the theory of squanderation developed in my recent book, The Failure and Feasibility…