Surrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea (Vintage Departures)
Kaplan travels through Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea, documenting famine, civil war, and the political forces driving humanitarian crises in the Horn of Africa.
About This Book
Robert D. Kaplan reports on the political and humanitarian crises gripping Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea during the 1980s.
The narrative draws on direct observation of famine relief efforts, rebel movements, and government policies that shaped daily life for millions.
Kaplan examines how Cold War alignments and local power struggles influenced food distribution and regional stability.
Descriptions of landscapes, refugee camps, and border crossings provide context for the human cost of prolonged conflict and drought.
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