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Why Ethiopia is not a Strategic ally for the West

In global diplomacy, alliances are driven by strategic interests rather than goodwill. Ethiopia, despite its historical ties with Western powers and heavy reliance on Western aid, has consistently demonstrated that it does not function as a reliable ally for the West. Instead, it pursues a foreign  policy rooted in pragmatism, often at odds with Western expectations. Here’s why Ethiopia remains an unpredictable partner in international relations. 1. Strategic Opportunism: Navigating Between East and West Ethiopia balances between Western powers and emerging global players like China, Russia, and Turkey. While it benefits from Western financial assistance, it secures military and economic deals with authoritarian regimes, prioritizing short-term gains over long-term strategic alignment. This approach signals that Ethiopia is driven more by transactional diplomacy than by committed alliances. 2. Anti-Western Rhetoric vs. Dependence on Aid Despite receiving billions in Western aid,...

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