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Vladivostok, Vladivostok, Russian Federation
The article examines the process of emerging Ethiopia’s active role in regional processes. The Ethiopian government pays attention on the solution of domestic political and international issues. The current state and prospects for resolving of the interethnic conflict in the region of Tigray, as well as the situation around the development of confrontation between Ethiopia and Egypt over the launch of the Hidase (Renaissance) dam, and attempts by external players to increase their influence in Ethiopia are researched. Russia's actions to build up its position in Ethiopia were also outlined. Based on the analysis of events and facts, the results of the activities of the Ethiopian government to strengthen the country’s international position and avoid converting into an object of external geopolitical interests are indicated.
Ethiopia, Russia, China, conflict, Tigray, the Hidase dam, international cooperation
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