Analysis: Why ENDF's Recent Victory is Vital for Ethiopia's Survival

This article analyzes the strategic importance of the Ethiopian National Defense Force's (ENDF) recent military success. The author argues that the ENDF's victory has prevented the potential collapse of the Ethiopian state, comparing it to the instability seen in other nations like Somalia or Libya. While acknowledging issues like corruption and bad governance among some political and military leaders, the piece asserts that the army must be preserved as a national institution to ensure state survival. The author concludes that institutional reform is necessary but conditional on the continued existence of the nation. Therefore, supporting the ENDF remains a critical priority for the country's stability.