Isaias Afwerki vs Moshe Sharett

Isaias Afwerki was elected as the first president of independent Eritrea in May 1993 after a UN-supervised referendum. He has remained in power without subsequent elections, establishing a one-party state.

Isaias Afwerki led Eritrea into a border war with Ethiopia from 1998 to 2000. The conflict resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and ended with the Algiers Agreement, leaving the border dispute unresolved.

Isaias Afwerki's government implemented indefinite national service, requiring all Eritreans to serve in the military or national development programs. This policy led to mass emigration and human rights abuses.

Isaias Afwerki signed a peace agreement with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in July 2018, ending the state of war between the two countries. The deal led to the reopening of borders and diplomatic relations.

Sharett served as Israel's first Foreign Minister from 1948 to 1956, shaping the country's early foreign policy. He established diplomatic relations with many nations and represented Israel at the United Nations.

As Foreign Minister, Sharett played a key role in negotiating the Reparations Agreement with West Germany in 1952. The agreement provided Israel with financial compensation for the Holocaust, totaling over $800 million.

Moshe Sharett became the second Prime Minister of Israel in January 1954, succeeding David Ben-Gurion. He served until 1955, focusing on diplomacy and foreign relations.

Sharett resigned as Prime Minister in November 1955 after his party lost support and Ben-Gurion returned to lead the government. His tenure was marked by a more moderate approach to Arab relations.