At the edge of the Red Sea, Turkey and Ethiopia have transitioned from historical adversaries to strategic partners, reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa. This partnership, marked by significant Turkish investments and defense cooperation, reflects a mutual interest in economic and military collaboration. Turkey’s approach emphasizes “no strings attached” engagement, contrasting with Western aid conditionality. However, concerns about potential dependency and sovereignty issues linger as Ethiopia navigates this new alliance.
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