Ethiopia's Culture of Confrontation and Aggression

 Ethiopia Insight published on 1 October 2025 a commentary titled "The Grammar of Aggression: Ethiopia's Culture of Confrontation" by Daniel Hailu, a multidisciplinary researcher.

The author argues that aggression and confrontation are a major feature of Ethiopian society.  These characteristics eclipse behaviors such as cooperation, mediation, and restraint.  As a result, force governs Ethiopian society.

The author concludes that "only by addressing the emotional, psychological, and cultural underpinnings of aggression can Ethiopia create the conditions for lasting social cohesion."

Why Eritrea Backs Putin's War

 The Economist published on 8 March 2022 an article titled "Why Is Eritrea Backing Russian Aggression in Ukraine?"

The intense hostility towards the West, especially the United States, of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Russia's willingness to veto any UN sanctions aimed at Eritrea largely explain the country's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  

US Official Discusses Putin's War with African Press

 The U.S. State Department posted on 3 March 2022 a "Digital Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee" with African media representatives on the impact of Russian aggression in Ukraine and its impact on Africa.

Molly Phee emphasized that the United States is not asking African states to take sides.  It is asking Africans to accept the principle that aggression in unacceptable in Ukraine or anywhere else in the world.