Tag Archives: Ethiopia

Today In History: On May 18, 1991, Somaliland Became A Nation For The Second Time

Posted on May 18, 2011 by nathanalbright

If a nation declares its independence, and successfully holds its territory for two decades, engaging in peaceful internal elections, developing its people and resources, and even participating in ongoing regional security efforts, doesn’t that make it a nation?  If not, … Continue reading →

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An Exercise In Ethnology

Posted on April 22, 2011 by nathanalbright

Longtime readers of my blog will be well aware of my blog’s interest in questions of ethnicity, which at their basis are studies in identity.  In our nationalistic world we tend to think of “nations” or “peoples” as the fundamental … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Anti-Piracy Efforts, Tax Codes, Important Meetings, War Crimes, SSC Surveillance

Posted on April 3, 2011 by nathanalbright

Today is a relatively busy Somaliland update entry, as it has been a busy week for Somaliland, with international interest in its coast guard efforts against piracy, changes to the Somaliland tax code, anticipation of an important meeting with the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ethiopia, The Unknown Land

Posted on February 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

Ethiopia, The Unknown Land:  A Cultural and Historical Guide, by Stuart Munro-Hay If you are expecting this book to be a real cultural and historical guide of Ethiopia, you will be disappointed.  If you want to read all about Ethiopia’s … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Somaliland Policemen Get UN Sensitivity Training

Posted on February 15, 2011 by nathanalbright

According to the always helpful Somaliland247, the government of Somaliland has received a grant from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to train 300 police recruits in the town of Mandil on conflict resolution and human rights [1].  This training, … Continue reading →

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A Look At My Library List II

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nathanalbright

Like my previous look at my library list [1], I thought it worthwhile to explain the sort of books I am reading to show some of the research topics I am exploring and some of the book reviews that (hopefully) … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Student Ambassadors and Pirate Prisons

Posted on January 25, 2011 by nathanalbright

The fine people at Somaliland247 provided a couple of very interesting and notable reports about the improving international situation of Somaliland, something I am always happy to hear.  Today there are two tidbits of information to report on about Somaliland’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Horn of Africa

Posted on December 3, 2010 by nathanalbright

The Horn of Africa:  Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, & Djibouti, by Harold & Geraldine Woods This book is unacceptable on any level of study.  Before I begin my rant about the numerous and serious deficiencies in this book, it would be … Continue reading →

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Research and Unforseen Implications in the Horn of Africa

Posted on November 27, 2010 by nathanalbright

In many ways, graduate school-level research is like playing with the Russian fabrige eggs, pulling off layers only to find more intricate layers of complication underneath.  Being the sort of person who likes to talk specifics, let us show how.  … Continue reading →

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