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Opinion | Jul 20, 2026

Washington–Cairo–Asmara Alignment: Strategic Realignment or Dangerous Calculation?

A recent diplomatic exchange on social media has ignited fresh debate over shifting geopolitical alignments along the Red Sea corridor. The discourse erupted following a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Massad Boulos, the U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, who announced a productive meeting with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh in Cairo. Boulos highlighted discussions aimed at expanding bilateral relations, trade, regional security, and economic cooperation, while acknowledging the complex dynamics of the region. ...

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Opinion | Jul 03, 2026

Assab: The "Red Pond" Ethiopia Can No Longer Ignore

Being landlocked does not inherently condemn a nation to poverty, nor does possessing a coastline guarantee prosperity. Eritrea, for instance, boasts more than three islands and two major ports, yet where does Eritrea stand today? Nevertheless, the maritime question raised by the government is fundamental; it is beyond doubt that we require such access. Assab is inhabited by the Afar people; indeed, it was founded by them. In the Afar language, “Assab-uy” translates to “Red Pond.” Crucially, Ethiopia’s maritime history predates even the pre-Aksumite civilisations....

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