#regional-stability

#regional-stability

Fears of instability rise again as the TPLF and the federal government appear to be gearing up for a showdown. An eerily familiar set of headlines is making the rounds in Ethiopia, troubling many in the fragile, northern Tigray region. Successive delegations of civil society and religious leaders have, in recent weeks, travelled to the Tigrayan capital, Mekelle, for dialogue. For some, it is a reminder of the events that played out in the final weeks before Tigray descended into war in November 2020.

US ambassador Tom Barrack announced a ceasefire between Syria and Israel, supported by the US and embraced by Turkiye, Jordan, and Syria's neighbors, aimed at ending recent sectarian violence.

Japan's latest defense white paper indicates that for the first time, a Chinese military aircraft has entered Japanese airspace, escalating tensions in East Asia.

U.S. forces in the Middle East serve multiple purposes, including defending against threats, reassuring regional partners, and ensuring the stability of vital commercial routes.

Venezuela's upcoming elections to govern the Essequibo region are labelled by Guyana's President Ali as a direct challenge to Guyana's sovereignty and a threat to regional stability.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is mediating tensions between India and Pakistan, following a deadly attack on tourists, offering Tehran's assistance for de-escalation.