Medeb Siyasa is a podcast created by the YPFDJ for everyone. The topics covered will deal with current affairs, history and of course, all of this in the Eritrean context. As it is a youth focused podcast of course the participants will be the youth, giving it a fresh young perspective.
Eritrean Foreign Policy Update
Eritrea recently negotiated a peace deal with Djibouti and returned its ambassador to the African Union for the first time in years. The panel should analyze the Eritrean situation in light of recent developments.
Questions for discussion
- What is the significance of the recent peace deal with Djibouti.
- How will our participation in the AU be different from previous attempts? Should Eritrea reconsider membership with IGAD?
- What has been the impact of Qatari mediation in securing peace in the Horn
- Is this a knee jerk reaction on Eritrea’s part, as Western analysts claim? What other arguments might help clarify the shifting mood in the Horn.
- Comments made in the press
Western Analysts argue Eritrea is conceding ground as a result of the Sanctions.
- Richard Reid (University of London) dismisses the possibility that Eritrea is reacting to the Sanctions.
- International Crisis Group believes Eritrea is softening its foreign policy out of concern for its long term economic development.
- Ban Ki-moon praises Eritrea for its recent constructive engagement with its neighbours and the international community.
The participants in today’s podcast were:
- Merhawie: YPFDJ – Oakland
- Temesgen: YPFDJ – Southern California
- Fnan: YPFDJ – Toronto
- Senai: YPFDJ – Toronto
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