The Association of Eritrean Studies is a United States-based organization dedicated to producing and disseminating knowledge about Eritrea and its surrounding region. Through its official publication, the Eritrean Studies Journal, forums, conferences, seminar series, and social media events, the Eritrean Studies Association encourages the generation and dissemination of research in all facets of Eritrean life, including politics, economics, culture, art, science, technology, medicine/healthcare, and environment. The society serves as a platform for networking opportunities for its members and scholars with interest in the mission of the association. Membership to the Eritrean Studies Association is open to anyone interested in the association’s mission. The society has historical ties to the previous Eritrean professional societies and journals since the 1990s in its missions and activities among its professional members and in generating and dissemination of scientific publications about Eritrea and its surrounding regions. For more information or to inquire about membership, please email us at eritreanstudiesa@gmail.com.
Overall Mission of AES
The Eritrean Studies Association has the following overarching goals:
1. Promote scholarly research on Eritrea and its surrounding region;
2. Serve as a forum for scholarly endeavors on issues related to Eritrea;
3. Publish and produce timely and up-to-date research results and other scholarly information related to Eritrea in all fields of study;
4. Organize forums, conferences, and social media events by which to stimulate and disseminate knowledge, and
5. Support members by providing a platform for networking opportunities.