Horn of Africa's Proxy War II - If Abiy invades Eritrea, would it be between Ethiopia & Eritrea only? Jawar Explains ...
Posted: 18 Nov 2025, 15:46
Any conflict over Red Sea access would not be a simple bilateral war (e.g., Ethiopia vs Eritrea).
Several rebel groups (Tigray, Oromo Liberation Army, Amhara militias) and regional actors (Sudan, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia) would be involved, creating a multifaceted and unpredictable war environment.
Past experiences in Libya, Yemen, and Sudan demonstrate that modern conflicts involve multiple parties and proxies, complicating outcomes and prolonging wars.
This coalition of forces and foreign backers could escalate the conflict to unprecedented levels of destruction.
Several rebel groups (Tigray, Oromo Liberation Army, Amhara militias) and regional actors (Sudan, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia) would be involved, creating a multifaceted and unpredictable war environment.
Past experiences in Libya, Yemen, and Sudan demonstrate that modern conflicts involve multiple parties and proxies, complicating outcomes and prolonging wars.
This coalition of forces and foreign backers could escalate the conflict to unprecedented levels of destruction.