War in Tigray

Tom Stevenson, a contributing editor at the LRB and author, delves into the overlooked Tigray War in Ethiopia. He discusses Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s role in the brutal civil war despite his Nobel Peace Prize recognition. The conversation highlights the international indifference to the humanitarian crisis and the historical context shaped by colonial influences. Stevenson also explores Ethiopia's geopolitical ambitions for access to the Red Sea, revealing the complexities of external influences and local aspirations in a turbulent region.