Category Archives: Guest Commentaries
Groovin’ and Jammin’ With Teddy “Ethiopiawinet” Kassahun in L.A.

Who’s is the hardest working man in show business? Back in my day, it was James Brown. Down in Augusta, GA where I went to college. “In my hometown where…

Chinese Investments in Africa: “Chopsticks Mercantilism”

Guest Commentary: George B N Ayittey In the early parts of the 21st century, China became an important source of finance for African development. The continent’s infrastructure was in disrepair;…

Ethiopia & Eritrea: What will it take to break the deadlock?

Guest Commentary: Martin Plaut The stalemate along the Ethiopian-Eritrean border benefits almost no-one. Two armies stare at each other across the 1,000 kilometre border – as they have done since…

Despite Trump: What is and What isn’t—Charlottesville to Boston

Guest Commentary: August Nimtz  Watching the images from Boston on August 19, and reading the reports I couldn’t help but think about how much has changed in the U.S. despite…