Book Description Title: The Failure of the Ruling Elites in Eritrea: A Sociological Perspective Based on Ibn Khaldun’s Theory Author: Gamal E.O. Elhag-Idris This book presents a deep analysis of the failure of Eritrea’s ruling elites through the lens of Ibn Khaldun’s sociological theories. Drawing from Ibn Khaldun’s concept of “Asabiyyah” (social cohesion) and his cyclical theory of state formation and decay, the book explores how Eritrea’s leadership has systematically disregarded the country’s diverse social fabric, leading to political, social, and economic instability. The book provides a critical examination of the Eritrean government’s policies, especially its imposition of the Tigrinya language and culture at the expense of the Arabic-speaking Muslim majority. The ruling regime’s alignment with the Tigrinya Orthodox Church and its oppressive tactics against the Muslim community, including the confiscation of their lands and cultural marginalization, are analyzed in detail. These actions, the book argues, have exacerbated social divisions and reinforced a system of sectarian and ethnic dominance. Using Ibn Khaldun’s theory of societal rise and fall, the author argues that Eritrea’s elites have failed to create an inclusive state, leading the country toward fragmentation and collapse. The book presents a scathing critique of the regime’s disregard for national unity, its racist and sectarian policies, and its failure to leverage Eritrea’s rich diversity as a source of strength Written with a critical tone, this book is intended for scholars, sociologists, political scientists, human rights activists, and anyone interested in understanding the sociopolitical dynamics of Eritrea through a historical and sociological framework. It serves as a comprehensive reflection on how ignoring the principles of social cohesion and inclusivity has led to the failure of the Eritrean state under its current leadership.
