The conservative American Enterprise Institute published on 6 January 2025 a commentary titled "Eritrea Is the North Korea of Africa: America Must Act" by Michael Rubin.
The author argues that while U.S. forces have no business in Eritrea nor would their deployment be wise, "the United States should openly support regime change." He adds that incoming President Donald Trump should empower his National Security Council and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs "to help Eritreans rid the world of one of its worst regimes."
Comment: While Eritrea is poorly governed and no friend of the United States, U.S. government supported regime change is not the answer. This is a task for Eritreans themselves. Any concerted effort by the United States to change the government in Eritrea will almost certainly end badly and even be resented by many Africans who also have a negative opinion of the regime.
