Zach Vertin

@ZachVertin

Author, ‘A Rope From the Sky: The Making & Unmaking of World's Newest State’ | Brookings Foreign Policy | Princeton Lecturer | Fmr Obama Admin, Crisis Group.

Washington, DC
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Joined December 2012
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    20 Feb 2019

    : The Making & Unmaking of the World's Newest State is Now on Sale at bookstores and online: "An engrossingly written account" , Staff Writer, the New Yorker "An important read" -, 68th U.S. Secretary of State

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  2. Dec 10

    Another 11th hour transaction courtesy of the White House. to normalize w/ in exchange for U.S. recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over contested . This is no way to make foreign policy; stay tuned for unintended consequences.

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  3. Dec 3

    The mad dash for Red Sea real estate continues: More signs here a base is in the offing. Would be just 2nd such base (after Syria). For more on commercial & military posts on Red Sea, see our interactive ('19):

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  4. Dec 1

    Thoughtful piece on U.S.-Saudi relations by colleagues & . U.S. "can assess whether that Saudi leader can be a trusted partner...Biden has promised such as assessment, and many in Congress—on both sides of aisle—are likely to approve."

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  5. Nov 30

    A notable & important shift here in U.S. policy on . 's call today with Prime Minister notes grave concern about hostilities, the risks of continued conflict, & calls for political dialogue to resolve crisis.

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  6. Nov 27

    I told of “a comparatively favorable intl context” for conflict resolution in . “The Africans, Euros, Gulf actors have all lined up in support of dialogue. The Americans have been an outlier to date...they need to come around, and fast.”

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  7. Nov 25

    New National Security Adviser on the crisis in :

    I'm deeply concerned about the risk of violence against civilians, including potential war crimes, in the fighting around Mekelle in Ethiopia. Civilians must be protected and humanitarian access must be opened. Both sides should immediately begin dialogue facilitated by the AU.
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  8. Nov 24

    Watch: Our event today on the unfolding crisis in , risks for the wider Red Sea region, & urgent efforts toward international . Video Recording Avail Here:

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    Nov 24

    Ethiopia is "too big to fail," says . Its stability is key for the wider Horn of Africa. Tune in live: Read his analysis, and his recommendations for how to avert civil war:

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    Nov 24

    10am EST join Jeff Feltman & me for discussion of Ethiopia's crisis Read on Ethiopia implications for Somalia &

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  11. Nov 23

    Join us tomorrow morning at to discuss war in , regional repercussions, & what it means for the . I'll outline my 3-point plan for a negotiated settlement: EVENT:

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  12. Nov 23

    A notable change in tune here from Trump Administration re: unfolding war in . Critical that shows (active) support for international efforts toward a negotiated settlement. — & should echo.

    The United States calls for mediation in and supports the efforts led by and the to end this tragic conflict now.
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  13. Nov 23

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  14. Nov 23

    War in is a threat to international peace & security. Neither side can win, & human costs of a sustained fight may be staggering. must revise position & actively support African ASAP. Here's a 3-point plan to begin negotiations:

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    Nov 18

    Deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, reports of targeted ethnic violence, and the risk to regional peace and security. The TPLF and Ethiopian authorities should take urgent steps to end the conflict, enable humanitarian access, and protect civilians.

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    Nov 18

    Senators Menendez, Paul, Murphy Unveil Joint Resolutions of Disapproval for Proposed Arms Package to UAE

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  17. Nov 18

    Smart foreign policy think piece from . “...how to be “creative” with limited resources and concretely showcase U.S. strengths.”

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    Nov 18

    ’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize less than one year ago. Now his country is on the verge of a civil war. explains why and argues it's time to talk elements of a negotiated solution. Read his proposal here:

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  19. Nov 17

    ", it has been said, is 'too big to fail.' If it does, it could drag an entire region down with it." It's time to turn the conversation to solutions. My 3-point plan to resolve the crisis, via |

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  20. Nov 17

    Thank you, Prof. Awet. Indeed that was my aim.

    As things stand right now, some or all of these points may seem impossible. But these are creative starting points. Most importantly, they help normalize the talk of/for peace. Thank you,
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    Nov 16

    ’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize less than one year ago. Now his country is on the verge of a civil war. explains why and argues it's time to talk elements of a negotiated solution. Read his proposal here:

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