E-Books →Djibouti A Political History

"An eloquent and comprehensive analysis of past and present developments in Djibouti." ―Leif Manger, University of Bergen.
"Interweaving national and international issues, Bezabeh's book contrasts social and political realities with the discourse proclaiming that independence brought freedom, equality, and well-being for Djibouti's population." ―Simon Imbert-Vier, Institut des Mondes Africains
Wedged between Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, at the intersection of the world's busiest shipping routes, Djibouti has long been a global geostrategic hub. Samson Bezabeh traces the tortuous political history of this tiny country since its independence from France in 1977.
Bezabeh challenges much conventional wisdom as he dissects Djibouti's trials and tribulations. Focusing on the internal, external, and historical factors that drive its domestic politics, his work exposes the troubling dynamics that have allowed the state to survive despite, or perhaps because of, the fragmentation of its society.
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