Drivers of ethnic conflict in contemporary Ethiopia

This research paper by Semir Yusuf of the Institute for Security Studies examines the causes of the increased scale and intensity of ethnic conflicts in Ethiopia since 2018, attributing them to militant ethno-nationalisms and state fragility.

• Since 2018, Ethiopia has experienced violent ethnic conflicts characterized by an alarming increase in scale and intensity over a short period.
• The primary drivers of these conflicts include the growth of competing militant ethno-nationalisms and the fragility of the state and political parties, which has fostered an environment where violent conflicts can proliferate.
• Ethnic nationalisms have emerged partly as a result of political systems implemented by previous governments to manage ethnic divisions. To achieve stability, the author suggests implementing nationwide political negotiations and activating state resilience.

APA

Yusuf, S. (n.d.). Drivers of ethnic conflict in contemporary Ethiopia. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.org/research/monographs/drivers-of-ethnic-conflict-in-contemporary-ethiopia

Chicago

Yusuf, Semir. Drivers of ethnic conflict in contemporary Ethiopia. Institute for Security Studies, n.d. https://issafrica.org/research/monographs/drivers-of-ethnic-conflict-in-contemporary-ethiopia.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{yusufnddrivers, author = {Yusuf, Semir}, title = {{Drivers of ethnic conflict in contemporary Ethiopia}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.org/research/monographs/drivers-of-ethnic-conflict-in-contemporary-ethiopia}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }