| ID | 172094 |
| Title Proper | Regional security dilemma for Ethiopia’s quest for access to the sea |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tekalign, Yohannes |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the regional security predicaments surrounding Ethiopia’s access to the sea and thus to international markets for foreign trade. It takes regional stability and wealth as key variables for exploring the security dilemma caused by Ethiopia being landlocked in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region. The findings of the qualitative analysis of secondary data suggest that intra- and extra-regional conflicts, weak intra-regional trade and poor infrastructure are the major obstacles to the country’s sea access and foreign trade. These problems exist despite (arguably weak) attempts at regional peacebuilding and trade and infrastructure development through external assistance and funding. Thus, strengthening such efforts remains a viable remedy for the regional dilemmas related to Ethiopia’s quest for access to the sea. |
| `In' analytical Note | African Security Review Vol. 28, No.3-4; Sep-Nov 2019: p.189-206 |
| Journal Source | African Security Review Vol: 28 No 3-4 |
| Key Words | Regional Security ; Foreign Trade ; Ethiopia ; Horn of Africa ; IGAD ; Access to the Sea |