For his admirers and critics alike, Meles leaves behind a potent political legacy. He will be remembered as an African leader of major historical significance: visionary, despotic, and indispensable.
毁也好，誉也罢，泽纳维身后留下了强有力的政治遗产。他将作为具有重大历史影响力的非洲领导人被人铭记：远见卓识、暴虐专横又不可或缺。