For much of the past century, Ethiopia and Yemen have maintained a relationship shaped by geographical proximity, commercial interests and the changing political landscape of the Red Sea. Their relations have endured the collapse of monarchies, revolutionary governments, ideological confrontations and shifting regional alliances. Yet these political transformations have never diminished the strategic significance of the waters separating them. As competition over the Red Sea intensifies and maritime security becomes increasingly central to regional economic stability, Ethiopia has compelling reasons to reassess its engagement with Yemen. The challenge is no longer simply to preserve an established diplomatic relationship, but to
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