Russia’s Balancing Act In The Horn Of Africa Is Challenged By The Region’s Security Dilemma By Andrew Korybko Any attempt that Russia might make to peacefully resolve the port dimension of the Horn’s security dilemma for the purpose of averting a… Read More ›
Ethiopia
Candid Observations About Ethiopian-Eritrean Ties One Year After The Northern Conflict Ended
Candid Observations About Ethiopian-Eritrean Ties One Year After The Northern Conflict Ended By Andrew Korybko The purpose in drawing attention to these candid observations about the reason why mutual mistrust appears to have returned to Ethiopian-Eritrean ties is to understand its… Read More ›
A Deal With Djibouti Is The Best Of Ethiopia’s Three Diplomatic Options For A Red Sea Port
A Deal With Djibouti Is The Best Of Ethiopia’s Three Diplomatic Options For A Red Sea Port By Andrew Korybko Djibouti already hosts foreign bases, its leadership has an interest in diversifying their country’s yearly revenue streams through lucrative foreign investments,… Read More ›
How Could Russia Mediate A Series Of Deals Between Djibouti, Ethiopia, And South Sudan?
How Could Russia Mediate A Series Of Deals Between Djibouti, Ethiopia, And South Sudan? By Andrew Korybko This piece aims to inspire their policymakers to further contribute to this idea with a view towards eventually facilitating such talks between them. Their… Read More ›
Russia Could Unlock Djibouti, Ethiopia, And South Sudan’s Combined Geo-Economic Potential
Russia Could Unlock Djibouti, Ethiopia, And South Sudan’s Combined Geo-Economic Potential By Andrew Korybko These ambitious plans are dependent on Djibouti agreeing to a series of Russian-mediated port, mineral, and pipeline deals with Ethiopia and South Sudan. Russia & South Sudan’s… Read More ›
The US Is Once Again Trying To Stir Trouble Inside Ethiopia And Between It And Eritrea
The US Is Once Again Trying To Stir Trouble Inside Ethiopia And Between It And Eritrea By Andrew Korybko Instead of respecting Ethiopia’s sovereign right to manage its domestic and international affairs, the US is pressuring it through unsolicited demands into… Read More ›
Ethiopia’s Final Filling Of Its Grand Renaissance Dam Debunks Years Of Egyptian Disinformation
Ethiopia’s Final Filling Of Its Grand Renaissance Dam Debunks Years Of Egyptian Disinformation By Andrew Korybko The Nile River didn’t dry up, the Egyptian agricultural industry wasn’t affected whatsoever, and no war broke out over the project. Every single person who… Read More ›
BRICS Will Almost Certainly Formalize A Relationship With Ethiopia During Its Next Summit
BRICS Will Almost Certainly Formalize A Relationship With Ethiopia During Its Next Summit By Andrew Korybko BRICS countries understand that formally expanding the number of equal members could change the dynamics of the entire organization, which is why it’s treading very… Read More ›
Is France Funnelling Ukrainian Arms To West African Terrorists?
Is France Funnelling Ukrainian Arms To West African Terrorists? By Andrew Korybko Mali and Burkina Faso, who’ve earlier accused France of supporting terrorism, should cooperate with those countries of the Lake Chad Basin Commission whose recent summit saw Nigerian President Buhari… Read More ›
The US Hinted That It Might Sanction Ethiopia On Human Rights And Military Pretexts
The US Hinted That It Might Sanction Ethiopia On Human Rights And Military Pretexts By Andrew Korybko The Government of Ethiopia, civil society (especially Tigrayans), and their supporters abroad must prepare for defending against this impending scenario, though if the latest… Read More ›