Ethiopia-Eritrea Relations Facing Renewed Strains

The 2018 peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea is facing significant strain according to an op-ed by Negera Gudet Adula. The author argues that the process was elite-driven and excluded Tigray, turning a peace pact into a military partnership during the Tigray conflict. Recent tensions, fueled by Ethiopia's pursuit of sea access and the Tsimdo alliance, have further deteriorated diplomatic ties. The piece warns that ending a war is distinct from building peace and lacks necessary institutional frameworks. Without systemic changes, the region remains highly vulnerable to recurring cycles of conflict between the two nations.