Tag: regional diplomacy
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Egypt, Eritrea, and the New Geometry of the Red Sea
Egypt’s and Eritrea’s new maritime transport agreement is not a routine economic gesture. It is a political marker—and a sign that the Red Sea is entering a new phase of strategic competition. The agreement, which launches a shipping line and opens the door to Egyptian expertise in ports, rail, and logistics, is the visible expression…
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Eritrea Does Not Need Isolation to Survive
For more than three decades, Eritrea’s foreign policy has been shaped by fear—fear of betrayal, fear of encirclement, and fear that engagement is merely a prelude to domination. That fear was forged in war, and at one time it served a purpose. Today, however, it has calcified into a governing doctrine that no longer protects…
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Ethiopia’s Double Standard: Talking Peace on the Nile, Hinting Force on the Red Sea
Assab is not just a port—it’s where Eritrea’s national story began. Calls for Eritrea to cede it ignore history, sovereignty, and the hard-won price of independence. Ethiopia champions international law on the Nile but risks undermining its credibility with threats over the Red Sea. True leadership requires consistency. Eritrea’s sovereignty over Assab is non-negotiable. Ethiopia…