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What was a key element of Yohannes IV's foreign policy?

  • Disagreements with neighboring states

  • Trade with Europe

  • Alliances with Arab states

  • Non-interventionism

Answer

Disagreements with neighboring states characterized Yohannes IV's foreign policy. His reign was marked by tensions and conflicts with regional powers, particularly over territorial disputes and religious differences. Yohannes IV sought to maintain Ethiopia's independence and sovereignty, often resorting to military means to protect the country's interests.
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