While Ethiopians must be the ones driving these discussions, foreign commentators will have some influence and should think about how they can play a constructive role. Dysfunctional psychologyLet me start by calling your attention to the socio-psychological traits we Ethiopians share in common despite our political differences. By socio-psychological traits, I mean shared cognitive, emotional, and behavioral characteristics that dictate the manner of political engagement among Ethiopians. These traits underlie the furious debates and devastating violence that defines the current Ethiopian political landscape. These and several other related socio-psychological traits predispose us Ethiopians to label foreign commentators as friends or enemies depending on whether your views align with our narratives or not.

Source: Ethiopian News January 06, 2023 19:28 UTC