ASMARA, Eritrea — Eritrea is coming under renewed regional attention as political and security tensions across the Horn of Africa continue to intensify.

Recent developments involving Ethiopia and Tigray have raised concerns about a possible deterioration in regional stability. Analysts say Eritrea’s proximity to Tigray and its strategic position on the Red Sea make the country an important factor in the evolving regional political situation.

The latest developments are also unfolding amid broader diplomatic activity involving Eritrea and other regional powers. Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi earlier this year on regional security and cooperation, including Red Sea and maritime issues.

Eritrea’s regional diplomacy is therefore becoming increasingly important as governments seek to manage competing security and strategic interests in the Horn of Africa.

The situation remains fluid, with developments involving Ethiopia, Tigray and Red Sea security likely to influence Eritrea’s foreign-policy calculations in the coming months.