Isaias Afwerki's Political Stance and Ethiopia's State System

The provided text analyzes the political perspective of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki regarding his past alliances with Ethiopian leadership. The author claims Isaias regrets supporting Meles Zenawi in 1991, noting that Meles later turned against him. Furthermore, the text alleges that Isaias also regrets aiding Abiy Ahmed, claiming that Abiy subsequently betrayed him and aligned with others, including affecting his access to the sea. Consequently, the text argues that Isaias has determined not to repeat these perceived mistakes. It asserts that his current goal is to completely dismantle the existing state system in Ethiopia, referred to here as the '4 Kilo' system.