Ethiopia’s Flight Suspension to Tigray Signals Dangerous Escalation with Regional and Eritrean Forces

The abrupt cancellation of Ethiopian Airlines flights to the northern Tigray region marks more than just a transportation disruption—it unveils a dangerous escalation in Ethiopia's fragile security landscape. Though the airline cited only “unplanned circumstances,” credible reports reveal that renewed fighting between federal troops and the Tigrayan forces is looming, with drones observed in strategic skies and military movements intensifying. Why Should Americans Care About Ethiopia’s Brewing Conflict? Ethiopia occupies a pivotal position in East Africa, serving as both an economic hub and a linchpin for regional security. Instability there ripples beyond its borders, undermining efforts to counter extremism and...