In our recent article for
@Jerusalem_Post , with
@AlexWinston89 , we examine the immense structural tragedy of ethnic-linguistic federalism in historical Ethiopia: a cautionary tale of identity politics for other ancient nations.
Key takeaways from the analysis:
The Architecture of Fracture:
The imposition of Marxist-inspired ethnic federalism transformed neighbors into rivals overnight. It led to devastating internal conflicts, regional paramilitarism, and the 1993 secession of Eritrea: leaving Ethiopia as the world’s most populous landlocked country.
This remains an existential national security crisis.
A Legacy of Strategic Relocation:
The article highlights Israel's historic Operation Solomon in 1991. In less than 48 hours, Israel successfully evacuated over 14,300 Ethiopian Jews, rescuing them from deteriorating security conditions.
The Red Sea Geopolitical Shift & Strategic Alliance:
Access to the sea is vital for Ethiopia's survival. Amid challenges from Turkey's presence in Somalia and the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan, partnering with Israel for its battle-tested military technology becomes essential for Ethiopia.
Cohesive nations must maintain a unified fabric to avoid eternal conflict and disintegration.