Ethiopia: Political Legitimacy Key to Stability

Recent independent assessments indicate that Ethiopia is fragile but not yet a failed state. The report argues that the central problem facing the nation is a significant deficit of legitimacy rather than a lack of state capacity. The author suggests that relying solely on military or administrative force will not resolve the ongoing cycle of war. Instead, a genuine shift in the political landscape is required to address underlying grievances. The analysis emphasizes that unless the crisis of consent is resolved, stability will remain elusive.