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For this fascinating examination of more than a century of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and the United States, Prof. Metaferia consulted archival and declassified documents, interviewed government officials, translated Amharic sources and, above all, employed his political science expertise in interpreting and analyzing events. The book begins with historical references that describe how Ethiopia was viewed by ancient civilizations, then moves to an analysis of Ethiopia s relationship with European powers in the late 19th century which shaped the psyche of its leaders. Ethiopia s encirclement by potentially hostile colonial powers compelled its leaders to ally with the United States which appeared to have no colonial motives. And the US, despite its isolationist postures, saw commercial and strategic military potential in establishing links with Ethiopia. Ethio US relations gradually flourished, and the two countries collaborated on regional security in the Horn of Africa as well as through trade. Ethiopia supported the US during the Korean War and provided a communications base in Asmara. Given Ethiopia s location between Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya and Uganda, and its long history, it continues to offer the US crucial strategic opportunities. Yet somehow, despite longtime US contributions to Ethiopia s development, institutional, and human capacity building, Ethiopia has lagged behind in all indices of development. The book compels its readers to ponder why some countries remain marginalized and how development efforts could have maximum results. Dr. Metaferia affirms that even friendly relations between nations can potentially fracture as long as donor countries ignore the welfare of aid recipient nations, and he calls for a new paradigm for the establishment of a stable foreign relationship in the rapidly changing power alliances of the 21st century.Academics and the general public interested in the dynamics of relations between nations will benefit from this timely and seminal work. Although the focus of the book is on the Ethio US relations, the study and analysis has a wider ramification as it reflects the experiences of various other countries. Students of history, political science, and especially US foreign policy and African studies, development strategists, foreign policy practitioners and the general public will find the book useful as they seek to understand the current turmoil in Ethiopia and a range of other nations, as Ethiopia's experience with the United States mirrors in a microcosm the experience of many others. The book fills a gap in the libraries of graduate and undergraduate departments of African Studies, US International Relations/Foreign Policy, and Diplomatic History. Acknowledgement 14 Acronyms 16 Glossary 18 Table of Contents 22 Preface 26 Chapter 1. Introduction 28 Chapter 2. Ethiopia and the World: A Historical Perspective 34 Chapter 3. United States Contact with Ethiopia (1903–1919) 38 Chapter 4. Concerns between Ethiopia and the US (1919–1936) 50 Chapter 5. The Italian Invasion of Ethiopia (1936–1941) and The US Response 60 Chapter 6. US and Ethiopia under Emperor Haile Selassie 70 Chapter 7. US Contributions under Emperor Haile Selassie 78 Chapter 8. Ethiopia–US Relations during the Military Regime 86 Chapter 9. Ethiopia–US Relations: The Post Military Regime (1991–2008) 96 Chapter 10. The Secession of Eritrea (1993) and US Involvement 108 Chapter 11. Ethiopia as a Regional Gatekeeper 116 Chapter 12. Questioning the US Role in Current Economic and Political Developments 124 Chapter 13. The Ethiopian Diaspora in the US 132 Chapter 14. Ethiopia, the US, and the HOA: A Triangular Relationship 142 Chapter 15. Summary and Conclusion 170 Appendix I. Ethio–US Treaty 1903 174 Appendix II. The First American Party to Ethiopia, 1903 178 Appendix III. Proclamations, 1910. 180 Appendix IV. Treaty — Ethiopian Empire. June 27, 1914. 182 Appendix V. United States Consul Generals and Ambassadors to Ethiopia 186 Appendix VI. Ethiopian Ambassadors to the United States 188 Appendix VII. H.R. 2003 RFS 190 Appendix VIII. Chronology of Ethiopian International relations 196 Bibliography 210 Index 226

The United States and Ethiopia entered into formal relations in 1903, inaugurating a relationship that has been influenced by the domestic political environment, third parties, and global strategic concerns, as well as the personalities of individual policymakers. This book is the first comprehensive publication that deals with the history of contacts, the diplomatic relations, and the shifting of alliances between the United States and Ethiopia.

Cold War politics, the roles of the Bete Israelis (Ethiopian Jews), and the Ethiopian diaspora in the US are analyzed.

This is an informative and authoritative work that academics, foreign policy practitioners and the general public will find useful as they seek to understand the current turmoil in Ethiopia and her neighbors. The book fills a gap in the libraries of graduate and undergraduate departments of African Studies, US International Relations/Foreign Policy, and Diplomatic History.

The United States and Ethiopia entered into formal relations in 1903, inaugurating a relationship that has been influenced by the domestic political environment, third parties, and global strategic concerns, as well as the personalities of individual policymakers. This book is the first comprehensive publication that deals with the history of contacts, the diplomatic relations, and the shifting of alliances between the United States and Ethiopia. Cold War politics, the roles of the Bete Israelis (Ethiopian Jews), and the Ethiopian diaspora in the US are analyzed. This is an informative and authoritative work that academics, foreign policy practitioners and the general public will find useful as they seek to understand the current turmoil in Ethiopia and her neighbors. The book fills a gap in the libraries of graduate and undergraduate departments of African Studies, US International Relations/Foreign Policy, and Diplomatic History. Prof. Getachew Metaferia presents a fascinating examination of more than a century of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and the United States. He has used archival and declassified documents, interviewed government officials, translated Amharic literature and, above all, employed his political science expertise in interpreting and analyzing events. Explaining the issues and what is at stake in the current turmoil between Ethiopia and her neighbors, including Somalia, this informative and authoritative study presents the history of diplomatic relations and shifting alliances between the United States and Ethiopia in the context of Cold War politics, the roles of the Ethiopian Jews, and the Ethiopian diaspora in the West Annotation For Over A Century Ethiopia And The United States Have Been Engaged In Meandering Diplomatic Relations Influenced By Major Official Actors, Domestic Politics, And World Conditions. Based On Archival And Declassified Government Documents, Interviews, And Translations Of Works In Amharic, Professor Getachew Metaferia Has Provided A Balanced, Detailed Analysis Of The Diplomatic History Of Ethiopia, Africa's Longest-enduring Independent Nation, And Its Frequent Benefactor From The New World. Getachew Metaferia. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.