International Affairs published in September 2018 an analysis titled "Regional Power and Contested Hierarchy: Ethiopia, an 'Imperfect Hegemon' in the Horn of Africa" by Sonia Le Gouriellec, Catholic University of Lille.
The article looks at the concept of hegemony in Ethiopia, which sees itself as the regional hegemon while acting differently. The author concludes that Ethiopia is an imperfect hegemon, espousing a foreign policy characterized by a relationship of dominance over and assumption of allegiance from its neighbors, which could paradoxically lead to destabilizing policies.
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Monday, April 13, 2015
Ethiopia: Africa's Next Hegemon
Foreign Affairs published on 12 April 2015 an article titled "Africa's Next Hegemon: Behind Ethiopia's Power Plays" by Harry Verhoeven.
The author praises Ethiopia's economic development, although emphasizes the government is following a statist model that looks a lot like China's policies. He says Ethiopia operates on the basis that what is good for Ethiopia is good for the Horn of Africa. The EPRDF's vision for regional integration is one of interdependence, but on Ethiopia's terms. The author concludes that "never have so many Ethiopians had so much reason to be optimistic and confident about the future."
The author praises Ethiopia's economic development, although emphasizes the government is following a statist model that looks a lot like China's policies. He says Ethiopia operates on the basis that what is good for Ethiopia is good for the Horn of Africa. The EPRDF's vision for regional integration is one of interdependence, but on Ethiopia's terms. The author concludes that "never have so many Ethiopians had so much reason to be optimistic and confident about the future."
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