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The diplomatic relationship between Ethiopia and the United States, initiated by a private US citizen, has continued for . The first tangible outcome of the relationship was the signing of a trade agreement in 1903

The diplomatic relationship between Ethiopia and the United States, initiated by a private US citizen, has continued for more than a century. The first tangible outcome of the relationship was the signing of a trade agreement in 1903. For the US, it was the first contact with this sovereign African country that had a long and rich history. For Ethiopia, although it had long contacts with other countries, it was the first formal interaction with a newly emerging powerhouse. Each expected the furthering of own national interests. The two countries were fascinated with each other and that helped.

Getachew Metaferia presents a fascinating examination of more than a century of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and the United States. He has used archival and declassified documents, interviewed government officials, translated Amharic literature and, above all, employed his political science expertise in interpreting and analyzing events

Metaferia also gives us an overview of Ethiopian history in the process. Mario D. Fenyo, Professor of History, Bowie State University. This book touches on matters dealing with Ethiopian-U.

Metaferia also gives us an overview of Ethiopian history in the process. relations and it documents satisfactorily the subtleties as well as the rationally detectable aspects of Cold War diplomacy of the last century. Not only is the author on familiar grounds, but he knows very well the limitations and opportunities buried in the heart of the Ethiopian political imagination.

Ethiopia supported the United States during the Korean War and provided a communications base in Asmara. Given Ethiopia's location between Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya and Uganda, it continues to offer the United States crucial strategic opportunities. The book begins with historical references that describe how Ethiopia was viewed by ancient civilizations, then moves to an analysis of Ethiopia's relationship with European powers in the late 19th century which shaped the psyche of its leaders. Ethiopias encirclement by potentially hostile colonial powers compelled its leaders to ally with the United States, which appeared to have no colonial motives.

Getachew Metaferia1 de enero de 2009. Explaining the issues and what is at stake in the current turmoil between Ethiopia and her neighbors, including Somalia, this informative and authoritative study presents the history of diplomatic relations and shifting alliances between the United States and Ethiopia in the context of Cold War politics, the roles of the Ethiopian Jews, and the Ethiopian diaspora in the West.

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Ethiopia and the United States: History, Diplomacy, and Analysis. For this fascinating examination of more than a century of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and the United States, Prof. New York: Algora Publishing, 2009. Metaferia consulted archival and declassified documents, interviewed government officials, translated Amharic sources and, above all, employed his political science expertise in interpreting and analyzing events.

This book is the first comprehensive publication that deals with the history of contacts, the diplomatic relations, and the shifting of alliances between the United States and Ethiopia. Cold War politics, the roles of the Bete Israelis (Ethiopian Jews), and the Ethiopian diaspora in the US are analyzed.

Ethiopia–United States relations are bilateral relations between Ethiopia and the United States. New York: Oxford University Press, 2012. Ethiopia and the United States: History, Diplomacy, and Analysis (2009) online. Ethiopia is a strategic partner of the United States in the Global War on Terrorism. History of Ethiopia - . to Test Soviet 'New Thinking': Talks on Africa," The Christian Science Monitor, May 4, 1989.

The Ethiopian Ambassador to the United States is in charge of the Ethiopian Embassy, Washington, . Metaferia, Getachew (2009). Ethiopia's diplomatic mission to the United States, The full and official title is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United States of America. Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United States of America. Incumbent Fitsum Arega since 24 December 2018.