In a widespread war of all against all, can Ethiopia survive the storm?

This policy brief provides a narrative of Abiy Ahmed's ascent to power and his anti-establishment rhetoric.

From:: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published: 10 December 2025

Country:: Ethiopia
Document Type:: Briefing
Theme:: Governance and Conflict
First published:: 28 January 2025

Abstract

This policy brief provides a narrative of Abiy Ahmed’s ascent to power, background to the various wars in the country, and summarizes the opening of the National Dialogue Commission and its achievements so far.

This research is supported by the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep)

Citation

Gebrehiwot M. ‘In a widespread war of all against all, can Ethiopia survive the storm?’ PeaceRep Policy Brief, PeaceRep: The Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform, University of Edinburgh, 2025