Interview on Developments in the Horn of Africa

 Tigrai Press aired a 40-minute video interview with me on 19 November 2025.  Bisrat Bahta asked the questions, all of which dealt with current issues in the Horn of Africa.  

Ethiopian Culture's Challenge of Compromise

 Ethiopia Insight published on 12 November 2025 a commentary titled "Diagnosing Delusion in Ethiopia's Political Discourse" by Daniel Hailu, multidisciplinary researcher.  

Cognitive rigidity seems to be a fixture of Ethiopian culture.  Is this what makes compromise so difficult in Ethiopia?

Breaking Ethiopia's Cycle of Violence

 Ethiopia Insight published on 3 March 2025 a commentary titled "Breaking Ethiopia's Vicious Cycle" by Nagessa Dube, a lawyer in Seattle, Washington, and advocate for Oromo people's rights.

The author concluded that "Ethiopia's path to peace and stability lies in embracing dialogue, compromise, and institutional resilience.  The cycle of conflict and power struggles must end, replaced by a political culture rooted in unity, democracy, and reconciliation."

Podcast with Focus on Somalia

 The Horn of Africa Policy Center in Minneapolis broadcast an hour long podcast on Karamara TV on 10 July 2022 with Faisal Roble, an official with the city of Los Angeles, and me.  Ismail Qodax moderated the discussion.  

The focus of the discussion was on Somali internal political developments but included Somali relations with Ethiopia, Eritrea, the Gulf States, Turkey, and the West.  

Ethiopia: Interview with Oromia 11 TV

 Oromia 11 TV station in Minneapolis posted on 12 November 2021 a 36-minute interview with me moderated by Mathias Gudina.  

This is a wide-ranging exchange on developments in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.  

Ethiopia's Tortuous Path to Democratization

 Ethiopia Insight posted on 9 June 2021 a commentary titled "Ethiopia's Tortuous Path to Democratization" by Abadir M. Ibrahim, human rights practitioner.  

The commentary argues that if Ethiopia is to democratize, it needs to ensure a transitional process which achieves, or at least makes progress on, elite compromise and national reconciliation.  

Podcast: Crisis in Ethiopia and Conflict in the Horn

 The Somali Media Network posted on 7 June 2021 a 30-minute podcast with me titled "Current Crisis in Ethiopia."

Although the focus of the podcast is the situation in Ethiopia, it deals with relations among countries in the Horn of Africa and wider Red Sea region.  I also offer my interpretation of current U.S. policy towards Ethiopia.  

Ethiopia: A Moral Appeal to End Hostilities

 Ethiopia Insight posted on 22 November 2020 a commentary titled "A Moral Appeal to End Hostilities" by Genenew Assefa, former senior civil servant.

The author argues that both sides bear responsibility for the ongoing tragedy in Ethiopia.  In the absence of a cease fire followed by compromise, Ethiopia is in for a seismic humanitarian crisis.