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Siye Abraha Hagos Offers Timely Perspective on Tigray and Regional Stability
By Horn of Africa Geopolitical Review
In a recent interview, Siye Abraha Hagos provided a measured and authoritative analysis of ongoing developments in Tigray, Ethiopia, and the broader Horn of Africa. His commentary arrived at a moment of heightened uncertainty, offering clarity in an environment often dominated by slogans and partial narratives.
Siye Abraha commands respect across diverse audiences, including Tigrayans, Ethiopians, security professionals, and international observers. This credibility stems from decades of experience in war, governance, institutional reform, and international peace and security work. Observers note that his authority is grounded in the practical realities of leadership rather than rank or nostalgia.
Central to his analysis is a nuanced understanding of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki’s long-standing regional strategy. Over more than three decades, Afwerki has employed proxy warfare, political sabotage, and social fragmentation to extend influence across the Horn of Africa. From Somalia to Sudan and from Ethiopia to Tigray, his approach consistently weakens institutions, divides societies, and maintains instability. According to Siye, Eritrea’s internal collapse, marked by exiled youth, a silenced civil society, and fractured communities, reflects deliberate policy rather than unintended consequences.
Siye also addressed the perceived TPLF–PFDJ alignment, sometimes referred to as the “Tsimdo” alliance. He cautioned that any tactical cooperation with Asmara risks strategic self-deception. History suggests that Afwerki uses partners opportunistically, discarding them once they cease to serve his objectives. Siye warned that current TPLF military factions could inadvertently advance Eritrea’s agenda while undermining Tigrayan political agency.
His reflections extended to the psychological dynamics of the current politico-military leadership in Tigray. He suggested that aggressive posturing often reflects a deeper sense of insecurity and inferiority, manifesting in absolutism, reckless escalation, and continued militarization. This, he argued, perpetuates a cycle of conflict driven by elite interests at the expense of ordinary Tigrayans.
Siye highlighted the strategic role of media in contemporary conflict. Modern warfare increasingly unfolds in the domain of information, where narratives, disinformation, and digital amplification can shape morale, legitimacy, and international perception before combat operations begin. His calm and authoritative statements, therefore, serve as both analysis and intervention.
Perhaps the most notable aspect of his intervention is the emphasis on Tigray’s security as inherently linked to Ethiopia’s stability. He argued that sustainable progress requires political engagement rather than renewed military confrontation. While acknowledging the imperfections of agreements like the Pretoria Agreement, Siye emphasized the opportunity they provide for constructive political struggle and long-term security.
Ultimately, Siye Abraha called for unity among Tigrayans focused on survival, dignity, and political renewal rather than partisan or militarized interests. He urged resistance to warlordism, criminalized politics, and external manipulation, presenting a vision grounded in responsibility and strategic realism.
Observers note that Siye’s perspective carries weight not because of personal infallibility but because it is informed by experience and the courage to speak in moments when silence would be easier.
Prepared by Horn of Africa Geopolitical Review (HAGR)
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