Rubbishing: a wrong approach to Eritrea/Ethiopia union

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Title:	Rubbishing: a wrong approach to Eritrea/Ethiopia union
Authors:	Weldehaimanot, Simon Kesete, Semere
Year:	2012
Periodical:	Review of African Political Economy (ISSN 0305-6244)
Volume:	39
Issue:	131
Pages:	45-62
Language:	English
Geographic terms:	Eritrea Ethiopia
Subjects:	independence federalism separatism political history relations
External link:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03056244.2012.658721
Abstract:	As part of a revisionist discourse, it has been contended that the core of Eritrea's political, cultural and economic identity is based on colonial premises and these premises are false. As a result, Eritrea is in a dilemma. It is further contended that Eritrea's future lies in seeking unity with Ethiopia. This article is a rejoinder to the contention. It shows the truthfulness of the premises and argues that, save for the prevalent dictatorship, it was and it still is a correct decision for Eritreans to opt for an independent Eritrea. Avoiding the old talk, this rejoinder recommends that as sovereign States, Eritrea and Ethiopia should govern their relations by principles of civilized nations. Bibliogr., notes, ref., sum. in English and French. [Journal abstract]