num_pages: 514
description: Synopsis: I congratulate Andebrhan Welde Giorgis on his high-quality and extremely informative book that has not only the merit to be an update on the political situation in Eritrea but also asks the pertinent questions on the future of his marvelous country. He does it with tact and success based on his long experience as freedom fighter as senior public servant as Ambassador and his rich experience of Africa. Each country in Africa must be able to determine its own future. Freedom responsibility control over its destiny and solidarity are the key ideas of the new vision for international cooperation that will help ensure the sustainability of the development process. The urgent need to create a democratic government resonates throughout the book. Good governance respect for human rights principles of democracy and rule of law are essential universal values underpinning it. Andebrhan is one of those men visionaries and open to dialogue reform and change. Eritrea at a Crossroads is key to understanding the challenges facing Eritrea and Africa. It is an eye opener on a complex and little understood crisis that is festering in Africa and holding the continent back. The book provides a solid intellectual foundation to understanding the region and will give anyone who wants to build a better future for Africa a great starting point. I congratulate him on this most valuable book which finds its place among all the lovers of Africa. Louis Michel Member of European Parliament European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid (2004-2009) and Foreign Minister of Belgium (1999-2004) About the Author: Freedom fighter scholar central banker diplomat and now unhappy exile no-one could be better placed than Andebrhan Welde Giorgis to trace Eritreas distressing slide from triumph to tragedy. Its a harrowing story but the author tells it comprehensively objectively and lucidly in this excellent study. The future can be rescued as Andebrhan makes clear but only if the past is understood and the present confrontedby decent concerned Eritreans acting with the moral political and economic support of the wider international community. May his voice be heard. Gareth Evans Chancellor Australian National University; President International Crisis Group (2000-09) and Foreign Minister of Australia (1988-96) Publishers website: http://sbprabooks.com/AndebrhanWeldeG... 
language: English
title: Eritrea at a Crossroads : A Narrative of Triumph, Betrayal and Hope
publisher: Strategic Book Publishing and Rights Co.