Will the Ethiopian Military Action Stop at the Eritrean Border?

The Ethiopian National Defense Force has regained significant momentum in the Tigray conflict, pushing toward the Eritrean border. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed faces a critical strategic choice: whether to halt military operations at the border or pursue threats that Addis Ababa perceives as originating from within Eritrea. Ethiopian officials increasingly view the conflict not merely as an internal matter, but as part of a wider regional proxy struggle involving Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea. While military gains provide an advantage, prolonging the conflict could risk domestic economic and political stability for the government. The evolving geopolitical stance of Gulf nations like the UAE and Saudi Arabia may further influence Ethiopia's calculations in the Red Sea region.