Ethiopia would harm its own reputation in order to return to its lopsided dependence on Djibouti without alleviating the threat that Egypt poses in Somalia.
I do see that GERD project as high risk -- it is the same scenario as China building a huge dam in southeast Tibet. The dam intercepts the Yarlung Zangbo River which is called Brahmaputra River in India. The water in the dam can be used as weapon against India and Bangladesh. The reduced water flow also can cause major agricultural problems. I think it is better not to build it even if China is willing to loan the money. The money will be better spent to improve infrastructure and shore up Somaliland government. There is no good solution for Ethiopia. Fighting for sea access has always been a source of regional wars.
I do see that GERD project as high risk -- it is the same scenario as China building a huge dam in southeast Tibet. The dam intercepts the Yarlung Zangbo River which is called Brahmaputra River in India. The water in the dam can be used as weapon against India and Bangladesh. The reduced water flow also can cause major agricultural problems. I think it is better not to build it even if China is willing to loan the money. The money will be better spent to improve infrastructure and shore up Somaliland government. There is no good solution for Ethiopia. Fighting for sea access has always been a source of regional wars.