Thread by @althecat

The framing of what the USG has done today as "imposing sanctions" is not really what it is. I far better framing to interpret this is as a "framework to achieve and end to the war in North Ethiopia".

As a great imperial power the USG, struggles to say this in as many words. But it is clear when you read between the lines that the U.S. is finally willing to engage with the Ethiopian Govt. in a sincere manner. That said there is still a lot of water to travel under the bridge,

The framing of this initiative is carrot and stick. The stick is of course the bit that Ethiopia should not accept.

But the carrot is significant. The President of the United States is offering to restore Ethiopia's to its rightful place as friend and ally of the US.

^^ this passage comes from the end of the Fact Sheet on this. And it is a subtle signal to domestic political realities that underlie the very significant decision by @JoeBiden to elevate this African issue to the top of US foreign policy issues.
whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

The way I read this, the Biden Administration wants to also heal the rifts in the divided diaspora communities. Which as those of us with an Ethiopian perspective on this are well aware will be very very difficult.

But is a worthwhile objective for Ethiopia.

And perhaps most importantly, it is also a very important political objective for the Democratic Party, especially considering the upcoming November Senate election in Georgia.

[Thread will continue later, looking more at the detail of this @JoeBiden's "A different path is possible" peace initiative proposal.

This is a remarkable moment in international relations.]