Wonderful panel on Ethnic Diversity and Conflict Management at #PSA26 organised by @psaethnopolitics.bsky.social Thanks to all the speakers and fabulous audience! @bizunehyimenu.bsky.social @muzafferkutlay.bsky.social

Delighted to share that my new article, “Subnational Constitutional Space and Ethnic Accommodation” is out in @Ethnopolitics It examines how Ethiopia’s regional constitutions shape ethnic empowerment, self-rule, and representation. 📖It’s open access: doi.org/10.1080/1744...

Subnational Constitutional Space and Ethnic Accommodation: A Comparative Analysis of Ethiopian Regions

Subnational constitutional space is increasingly recognised as a mechanism of managing diversity in multiethnic federations. Yet comparative analyses remain limited. This article examines Ethiopia’...

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🎉 Exciting News from ECPR SGFR! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that the F&R Best Paper Prize for the #ECPR 24 Conference has been awarded to Arjan Schakel and Alexander Verdoes for their paper titled "The Multilevel Electoral System and the Success of New Political Parties" Congratulations!

Interesting explainer! I made a small contribution to this explainer video by DW News! It’s all about Ethiopia’s direct access to the Sea! youtube.com/watch?v=_LUZ...

Why can’t Ethiopia and Eritrea be friends? | Mapped Out

YouTube video by DW News

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My latest piece: "Federalism & Ethnic Accommodation in Ethiopia : A Promised Solution or a Persistent Dilemma?" ✨ Is it the answer to accommodation, or does it deepen divisions? Read more & join the conversation! 📖👇 eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Federalism and Ethnic Accommodation in Ethiopia: A Promised Solution or a Persistent Dilemma? - 50 Shades of Federalism

Abstract Ethiopia adopted multinational federalism in 1995 to accommodate its diverse ethnic groups, granting them self-determination rights, including secession. While this system has enhanced lingui...

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Glad to share that my article has been featured in a volume. doi.org/10.1080/1359...

Continuities and changes in electoral authoritarianism: evidence from Ethiopia

This article analyzes how autocratic parties sustain and adjust electoral manipulative tactics to maintain electoral dominance in multi-level elections. It examines continuities and changes in elec...

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The ECPR Standing Group on Federalism & Regionalism is now on Bluesky! We already have an announcement. You can submit paper & panel proposals for the the next ECPR conference by 6 January 2025. The SG is endorsing Section 15. More info 👇 ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

Comparative Territorial Politics: Voters, Political Actors and Policies in Multilevel States

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