Mistrust between Ethiopian Lawyers and Chinese Clients

 The Political and Legal Anthropology Review published on 2 December 2022 a study titled "Trials of Trustworthiness between Ethiopian Lawyers and Chinese Clients" by Miriam Driessen.  

The study sheds light on the cultural differences between Ethiopians and Chinese as they interact on legal issues.  There is inherent mistrust on both sides between Ethiopian lawyers and Chinese clients.  Trusting Ethiopian professionals could upset the precarious balance of power in the racialized corporate hierarchy that Chinese managers sought to protect.  

Will Ethiopia's Truce Hold Up?

 The Council on Foreign Relations blog posted on 28 March 2022 a commentary titled "Ethiopia Truce an Uncertain Prospect" by Michelle Gavin.

Last week, the Ethiopian federal government announced a truce in its conflict with Tigrayan forces, who agreed to accept it.  However, the truce is based on trust from both sides and some conditionality, putting into question its success.  

Buidling Trust in Minneapolis Somali Community

The Minneapolis Star Tribune carried on 12 October 2014 an Associated Press article titled "Prosecutor Fights Terrorism by Building Trust" by Amy Forliti.  The focus of the article is the U.S. Attorney in Minneapolis who is trying to work with the Somali community there to build mutual trust.