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Sirak Kifle

Illustration depicting Ethiopia’s political identity.

Ethiopia’s Political Coma: How a 3,000-Year Myth Fuels Conflict, Division, and Regional Instability

Ethiopia’s political challenges cannot be understood without examining the historical narratives that shape public consciousness. This essay explores how national myths, identity-based ideologies, and competing interpretations of history continue to influence modern political conflicts, regional relations, and debates about sovereignty in the Horn of Africa.

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