Author: Abel Abate

Abel Abate Demissie is a Researcher at the Ethiopian International Institute for Peace and development (EIIPD). Prior of joining the EIIPD, he was working at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in Addis Ababa for a state visit to Ethiopia on May 4, 2014. (Photo China News ServiceLiu Zhen)
Ethiopia’s distinct path to development, with help from China

Ethiopia is the most stable state in the dangerous neighbourhood of the Horn of Africa,.

Map - The Horn of Africa region
Promoting Stability and Development in Africa: How to Foster Cooperation between Public and Private Sectors

(Mehari Taddele Maru and Abel Abate Demise) During his meeting last year with Prime Minister.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in Addis Ababa for a state visit to Ethiopia on May 4, 2014. (Photo China News ServiceLiu Zhen)
National Pride, Power and China’s Political Calculus in Ethiopia

(Dr Romain Dittgen and Abel Abate Demissie) Contrary to the predominant perception of all of.

South Sudan: The mediation effort and the current deadlock

(Abel Abate and Dr. Mehari Taddele Maru) It has been a year and few months.

Ethiopia’s Policy towards the AU: Unique contributions and special responsibilities?

(Dr.iur. Mehari Taddele Maru and Abel Abate) Needless to say, as discussed elsewhere in detail.

Ethiopian Defense Forces: Efficiency for less

About a year ago, I paid a visit to Somalia, the war-torn Horn of African.

Eritrea: An Oblivious Ticking Bomb in the Horn of Africa

(Abel Abate Demissie) The Horn of Africa region is one of the most conflict ridden.

The role of Qatar in mediating Ethiopia and Eritrea

Last month the International Crisis Group (ICG) presented a report on future scenarios for Eritrea,.

The Crisis in South Sudan and its implications for Ethiopia

(Mehari Taddele Maru and Abel Abate) Since 15 December 2013, soldiers loyal to the deposed.