The Perpetual War Doctrine of the Regime in Asmara
This article presents a critical analysis of the Eritrean government's long-standing foreign policy, characterizing it as a 'perpetual war doctrine' aimed at destabilizing Ethiopia. It accuses the Asmara regime of sponsoring proxy groups and extremist elements to maintain its own political survival.
Why it matters
Understanding the geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa is essential for analyzing regional stability and international security.
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For decades, the political survival of the EPLF/PFDJ regime in Eritrea has been fundamentally anchored in a singular strategy focused on the systemic weakening of Ethiopia. Rather than fostering regional integration and mutual economic prosperity, the regime in Asmara has consistently acted as a vector of instability in the Horn of Africa, serving both its own authoritarian survival and the strategic interests of external actors seeking to constrain Ethiopia's potential.
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