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Authors:<\/strong> Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe (World Peace Foundation, Tufts University)<\/p>\n

This policy brief provides a narrative of Abiy\u2019s ascent to power and his anti-establishment rhetoric, which has led the country into the current chaos and war with itself. The brief also provides background to the various wars in the country, discussing the overall alignment of forces both at regional and federal levels. The brief will also summarize the opening of the National Commission for National Dialogue and its achievements thus far. It concludes by highlighting some key recommendations and steps forward to end the wars in Ethiopia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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