Yonas Nigussie

Yonas is a political economist who is interested in geopolitics and East African politics. You can follow him @Yonigussie

Strategic Reversals: Abiy’s Miscalculation and the Tigray–Eritrea Realignment

Bound by necessity rather than trust, these former foes now walk a delicate line—one that could check Abiy Ahmed’s aggression…

1 year

Ethiopia’s winner-takes-all politics threatens Tigray peace deal

Tigray forces cannot disarm until the siege is completely lifted and Eritrean troops have withdrawn.

4 years

Tigray’s resistance will grow in the face of adversity

The loss of cities to Ethiopian and Eritrean militaries does not weaken the threat posed by Tigray’s forces.

4 years

By refusing to lift the siege, Ethiopia’s leaders made renewed war in Tigray inevitable

Tigray's leaders vow to break the siege either peacefully or militarily.

4 years