Author(s) :

AYELE ADDIS AMBELU & ABEBE ZEGEYE.

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Ideological discourse in Ethiopia began during the student movement of the 1960s. It was a time when most sections of Ethiopian society, including students engaged in an intense discussion of socialist ideas and beliefs. At the time, political ideology, class struggle, social rivalry, ethnic questioning, politics, and party politics were among the main topics discussed in Ethiopia. A problem arises because external political ideologies do not reflect Ethiopian political, economic, and social conditions but are trying to be applied from a viewpoint that ignores local imperatives. Although the question of democracy arose as all the political forces of the day followed the philosophy of socialism, the main questions were about group rights, and equality between nations and religions. The turmoil in Ethiopia over the past five decades is fueled by differences in worldview, political affiliation, class, ethnicity, and religion in a way that does not incorporate knowledge and experience of foreign implementations. Today, the view of the country is one of a country at a crossroads between alternative ways ahead. Analyzing the country's realities to heal our fractures and creating an inclusive vision learned from international experience will be the bridge to Ethiopia's future. It is imperative that Ethiopians work together to ensure sustainable development by overcoming obstacles erected between different domains. Socialism, Liberalism, and other ideologies have been implemented elsewhere in the world with varying degrees of success, as have other political alternatives, such as revolutionary democracy. If we are to correct the flaws of the past, it is essential to balance competition and cooperation, balance competing ideologies and not be a prisoner of ideology alone. This article aims to examine the nature, history, characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of the systems and ideologies tested in Ethiopia.

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