Prof. Al Mariam Analyzes Egypt-Eritrea Axis as Source of Security Crisis

In an article published on Megatopia, Professor Al Mariam analyzed the historical relationship between Egypt and Eritrea, arguing that their coordination undermines Ethiopia's security. Citing remarks by Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki from the early 1990s, Al Mariam contends that the two nations work together to create internal hardship in Ethiopia. The analysis suggests the primary objective of this axis is to secure Egyptian dominance over the Nile waters.

According to the professor, Egyptian strategy relies on keeping upstream nations like Ethiopia in perpetual turmoil to prevent riverine development. He argues that Eritrea operates as a proxy for Cairo, fueling internal conflicts and funding insurgencies to exhaust Ethiopia's resources. This strategy is intended to divert national funds away from development projects, thereby weakening state institutions and regional stability.