But it seems Ethiopians define ‘democracy’ more instrumentally, in terms of provision of material welfare or effective governance, rather than intrinsically — that is, protecting individual freedoms or following procedures
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The Ethiopian battalion of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) in 2008. (UN Photo/Christopher Herwig).
Supplying Peace (For A Reason): Africa Troop Contributions To UN Peacekeeping Missions
By sending troops, developing countries like India, Brazil, Ethiopia and Rwanda are bargaining for a seat at the table with what they have. They may not have the money, but they have the bodies.