Redrawing the Nile: Power, Water, and Politics in the Age of the GERD
Dina Ebrahim In September 2025, Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a project that has been both a source of national pride and a cause of intense geopolitical tension. With an installed capacity of over 5,000 MW, the dam promises to provide much-needed energy to Ethiopia and position it as a regional energy hub. The GERD's significance extends far beyond its electricity output. The dam has fundamentally altered the balance of power in the Nile Basin,...