Tensions in Tigray: The Path to Conflict

This chapter examines the rising conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, detailing the deteriorating relationship between the federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). It explores the historical context of power shifts since 2018, the polarized sentiments among Ethiopians, and the TPLF's military strengths. The urgency for both sides to de-escalate tensions is highlighted, alongside the potential for wider regional instability if civil war erupts.