٢٠٠٣- العلاقات السودانیة – الاثیوبیة ١٩٥٤

Abstract

The Horn of Africa region is one of the most important strategic areas
according to the geopolitical classification of the world, thus the region held a
great importance throughout two historical ears specially for possessing
internal attraction factors either for it’s natural resources or for what it
represent as a central point for maritime transport. Adding to that the region
witnessed ethnic and political contradictions as well as cultural differences.
Because of the importance of the Horn of Africa region it has become
Fulcrum of the conflict among European powers Which worked hard to
impose its influence on this region for the purpose of monopolizing the
Geographical and strategic advantages which managed European powers,
after the Berlin Conference in (1884-1885) to impose it’s influence on some
parts of the region Prompting Ethiopia to coordinate with the Western powers
Pretext that it is a Christian state to cooperate with them in the division of the
territory of the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia, managed to share their dreams in
controlling the States (Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan) and draw political
boundaries. This division disregarded (The tribes living on both sides of the
borders) the right to self-determination, imposing impact on Ethiopia's
relations with neighboring countries, including Sudan from the west
The division led both countries to fall into conflicts as well as borders
and ethnic problems which lasted for several political eras and for several
successive regimes, it also gave way to regional powers allowing these
powers to practice there role to put pressure on many Arab countries,
especially Egypt and Sudan, which has had an impact on both countries
safety.
The entitled thesis (Sudanese-Ethiopian contemporary relations) will
discuss the nature of the relation that linked the two countries especially in
light of successive Sudanese regimes which significantly influenced the
course of that relation.