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Appendix (3) Interview Guideline Questions for Kenyan Mission in Ethiopia
Introduction
I am, Henok Merhatsidk a post graduate student in international Relations, AAU.I am doing
my MA thesis on Security Factors affecting Ethio-Kenya Relations (post 1991) Challenges
and Prospects. The main objective of the study is to look into Ethio-Kenya political and
security relations in tackling both their domestic and external security threats.
Therefore your genuine information is highly appreciated and valuable for the study. I would
like to assure you that confidentiality for your comments will be respected and will be used
only for research purpose. I greatly appreciate and acknowledge your taking time to speak
with me.
1. What are the main factors which calls for both Ethiopia and Kenya coordinated actions?
How do you evaluate the role of external actors in mitigating these cross-cutting issues?
2. What are the major challenges for cooperation in Ethio-Kenya relations for integrated
and sustainable Tran’s boundary resource management, development and utilization? How
do you evaluate the policy and political positions of the politicians and policy makers of
the two states?
3. What are the major opportunities for Ethio-Kenya cooperation for integrated action in
safeguarding peace and stability of the border area? Controlling the movement of armed
Ethiopian opposition groups and threats that are coming from the failed state of Somalia?
4. How do you evaluate the role of the Kenyan government in further expanding the Ethio-
Kenyan Relation for better benefit of the people of the two countries?