By: Biruk Haregu (PhD )  Sep 30, 2023 In the five years Abiy Ahmed has been in power in Ethiopia, much of the discussion has centered on his government’s wars on Tigray and Amhara regions, the deteriorating socioeconomic and humanitarian conditions, and the rising poverty and skyrocketing cost of living, among others.  However, far too little has been written about his governing philosophy and leadership capacity.  As such, it is imperative to question what has been Abiy’s approach to attaining and then wielding power, particularly from the perspective of political philosophy.  Indeed, during such an incredibly tumultuous period, it’s critical … Continue reading Abiy Ahmed’s Incompetence a Result of his Zero-Sum Approach to Governance