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Robert Kaplan on the Politics of the Past and Future of the Greater Middle East

Democracy Paradox

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Inclusion of Ethiopia in the Greater Middle East and the Role of the United States and China

This chapter explores the historical and cultural connections between Ethiopia and the Middle East, including linguistic similarities and close relations with Yemen and Saudi Arabia. It also discusses the role of the United States, the growing influence of China, and the concerns it raises for the US.

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