Understanding the New Youth (II)

Interesting research papers are included in the following document; including the contemporary socio-cultural environment of AA University.

I. Ethnic Identity and the Relations of Amhara, Ormo and Tigray Students at Addis Ababa
University Main Campus, By Abera Hailemariam *1)

AA University (former HSI) once the bastion of political activity with a calibre of Nationwide (All-Ethiopia) concern and international relevance; today exhibiting a dimension of ethnicity pockets, indicating the dangerous complexity of a potential volatile conflict - A dangerous social tinderbox, with far-reaching consequence for the whole Ethiopian community at large, unless the "new" youth comes up with a new spirit of nationwide consciousness towards a common Ethiopian goal of enlightenment as one large community, of course without the indusputable diversity of cultures! However, as

ETHIOPIA
THE ONE AND ALL-ENCOMPASSING
NEW DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITY!

If Ethiopia goes "Tunisia" to-morrow, with the youth as a pillar of Change??
Understanding the New Youth is crucial! The sooner the better!

*1) An Anthology of Peace and Security Research (November 2010)

http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/aethiopien/07698.pdf