The Eritrean diaspora and its impact on regime stability: Responses to UN sanctions

Post-Liberation Politics and Political Space in Eritrea: Interrogating Aspirations among Educated Youth

“…A number of recent articles have interrogated the complexities of state-citizen relations in Eritrea. This work has brought to the fore the tensions between top-down and bottom-up understandings of citizenship obligations within a highly centralized state that seeks hegemonic control not only within the country but equally over its substantial diaspora (see for example Bozzini, 2015;Hirt, 2015;Opas and McMurray, 2015;Woldemikael, 2013). One important focus has centred on contestations by and within the Eritrean diaspora.…”

Building a dual identity as an immigrant in the UK: Eritreans’ search for freedom and a sense of balance

“…The nine sub-groups, which are sometimes referred to as tribes, are generally spoken of in relation to lineage amongst Eritreans and are often not considered to be specific groups. Eritreans overall share common norms, values and beliefs across ethnic groups and religious differences as they have merged together and become one nation ever since gaining their independence as a country (Hirt 2014). Despite this, members of the Eritrean community do hold different political views and although many are against the current political agenda some have a more optimistic view about this.…”

“…Despite this, members of the Eritrean community do hold different political views and although many are against the current political agenda some have a more optimistic view about this. This may be due to a sense of appreciation about how Eritrea has gained independence from Ethiopia and, in spite of the current government regime, a belief in a better future (Hirt 2014). The participants interviewed were not questioned about their political views, but it can be assumed that those who have fled Eritrea are in opposition of the current regime.…”

Why Are Russians Not Afraid of Economic Sanctions? Print Media Counter-Rhetoric Strategies

“…Мы можем предположить, что в реальности все не так просто, и, вероятнее всего, под ярлыком «национал-предателей» скрываются политические противники действующей власти. Так, недавние исследования показываю, что крупные международные конфликты могут использоваться оппозицией для усиления своей позиции [Hirt, 2015]. Впрочем, в ряде случаев подобные кризисы могут быть выгодны и представителям власти.…”