New Books in Political Science Martin Plaut and Sarah Vaughan, "Understanding Ethiopia's Tigray War" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Aug 14, 2023
Martin Plaut, a former BBC editor and expert on the Horn of Africa, and Sarah Vaughan, a freelance consultant with a focus on Ethiopia, delve into the complexities of the Tigray War in their insightful discussion. They uncover the deliberate strategies employed by the Ethiopian and Eritrean governments, leading to a humanitarian crisis marked by famine and human rights violations. The conversation explores historical grievances, the impact of ethnic politics, and the crucial need for international awareness and intervention in this dire situation.
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Plaut's Journey to the Horn
- Martin Plaut, South African by birth, was initially ignorant about the Horn of Africa.
- A chance encounter with an Ethiopian man sparked his interest in the region's history and culture.
Vaughan's Introduction to Ethiopia
- Sarah Vaughan's interest in Ethiopia began during the 1980s famine.
- Her humanitarian work evolved into a fascination with Ethiopian politics and the region's complexity.
Tigray War Complexity
- The Tigray War is more complex than a simple law and order operation.
- It's a deep-seated political struggle fueled by deliberate misinformation.
