Analysis: Ethiopia's potential transformation into a maritime power in the Red Sea will create new regional allies, but also enemies. He referenced a statement by a 19th-century Ethiopian military leader, Ras Alula, who declared that the Red Sea is Ethiopia's natural border, asserting that Addis Ababa will secure its sea access by any means necessary, including force. RELATED What do Houthi attacks in the Red Sea mean for global trade? For instance, Eritrea reportedly allowed Israel to open a naval military base on the island of Daklah in the Red Sea. Furthermore, Ethiopia's transformation into a maritime power in the Red Sea contradicts Egypt's national security considerations and regional interests.

Source: Ethiopian News January 22, 2024 23:32 UTC