Abstract Upon Eritrean independence in 1993, Ethiopia became landlocked and therefore dependent on neighbors – especially Djibouti – for access to international markets. This dependency has hampered Ethiopia’s aspiration to emerge as the uncontested regional power in the Horn of Africa. This article explains how Ethiopia has attempted to manipulate extra-regional interest in the Horn’s coastal zone to alleviate the … Continue reading Somalia vs Ethiopia (Round 2): Ethiopia, Berbera Port and the Shifting Balance of Power in the Horn of Africa