Paper short abstract:

This paper aims to assess specific questions of sovereignty and governmentalities that directly contributed to the genocidal civil war that has been ongoing since November 2020 in Ethiopia. It employs combination methods of in-depth interviews and document analysis.

Paper long abstract:

The civil war that erupted in Ethiopia in November 2020 is rooted in complex issues of sovereignties and governmentalities, among other factors. This paper aims to assess specific questions of sovereignty and governmentalities that directly contributed to the commencement of this devastating conflict.

The research addresses the following inquiries: 1) What specific questions of sovereignty and governmentalities played a pivotal role in triggering the onset of the civil war in Ethiopia? 2) How have differing interpretations and assertions of sovereignty contributed to the conflict's escalation? And 3) In what ways do issues of governmentalities influence the dynamics of the war, including governance structures, power relations, and state control?

This study employs in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, government officials, and representatives from diverse communities to gain insights into their perspectives on sovereignty and governmentalities. Additionally, document analysis is utilized to examine official documents, policy papers, and historical records, tracing the evolution of sovereignty and governmentalities in Ethiopia.