Isaias Afewerki

Bait and switch diplomacy: Abiy and Isaias’s two-act drama

Abiy and Isaias are producing a deceptive drama to keep Eritrean troops in Tigray.

5 years

Why peace will be elusive in Ethiopia’s civil war in Tigray

Despite a promise from Abiy Ahmed that Eritrean troops will leave the region, it is likely the war will continue…

5 years

Ethiopia’s treacherous transition

Ethiopia’s deep-rooted divisions, and a Machiavellian alliance, have opened the gates of hell in Tigray.

5 years

War in Tigray: Ethiopia’s Nobel ‘peace’ surprise

Was the 2019 award for a peace deal or a war plan? n 11 October 2019, Berit Reiss-Andersen, Chair of…

5 years

The war on Tigray: A multi-pronged assault driven by genocidal undercurrents

Tigray’s enemies all have different motivations, but they share a common objective. 

6 years

Game over for ethnic federalism: Isaias

In an interview, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki criticized at length Ethiopia’s multinational federation and the “narrow clique” that promoted it.

6 years

Ethiopia and Eritrea’s peace must be rooted in past

Historical grievances between the two societies are a major barrier to a healthy relationship between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

7 years

Charting a way forward for Eritrea

President Isaias Afewerki's rule, once all but unchallenged, is now questioned from all quarters. Can Eritreans chart a way forward?

7 years

Politicizing Eritrea peace perpetuates conflict cycle

Ethiopia and Eritrea will soon unveil a roadmap to address past conflicts. What key issues does it need to confront…

7 years