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Shaping Eritrea Through Pragmatism

Afwerki embraced self-reliance early on as a deliberate strategy to avoid dependency on foreign aid and external interference. This approach stems from his belief that sovereignty must not be compromised. In one of his notable remarks, Afwerki emphasized, “We refuse to be pawns in a global chess game.” Eritrea’s stance has been one of equal participation in international affairs without succumbing to pressures from more powerful states.