In Ethiopia, President Abiy Ahmed has pursued a diplomatic strategy that seeks to build alliances with distant partners while managing hostile neighbors. Addis Ababa has cultivated transnational alliances, courting Western countries, China, and Gulf states.
This approach has allowed Ethiopia to secure economic and political support from a diverse set of partners. However, the strategy encounters challenges due to regional rivalries in the Horn of Africa, including tensions with neighboring Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan.
The high‑risk nature of Abiy’s diplomatic gamble reflects the complex geopolitical environment of the region, where balancing external partnerships with regional security concerns remains a delicate task.
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