Something to remember about HIM Haile Selassie I, is that while he was undoubtedly a holy figure, he was also a king, a head of state, and a head of a state with enemies on all sides, every colonial empire around His Majesty was undoubtedly looking to carve up the promised land and subjugate everyone there, wether Oromo or Somali, Afar or Tigray, Amharic or Agaw.
My guess (it is just a guess so take it with a grain of salt) is that HIM Haile Selassie I and his advisors were playing the colonial powers off against eachother, the same tactic Iran used to keep it's independence.
HIM Haile Sellasie I was not only a holy figure, but a diplomat and a king, a ruler, and a smart one at that.
Thats my assumption, though InI am not a historian, just interested in history.
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