World Politics Review published on 28 August 2024 a commentary titled "Ethiopia's Abiy Has the Horn of Africa on Edge" by Jonathan Fenton-Harvey, British analyst and journalist.
The author reviews the impact of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's memorandum of understanding with Somaliland. He concludes that as long as Abiy maintains his assertive foreign policy, particularly with regard to his naval ambitions, and continues to risk aggravating the volatile situation within Ethiopia's own borders, the region will face an uncertain future.