Bangladesh, Sept. 17 -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has once again emerged as a flashpoint in regional politics, symbolizing national pride for Ethiopia and existential peril for Egypt. Last week, Ethiopia officially inaugurated the massive hydroelectric project in a nationally televised ceremony, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailing it as a “historic achievement,” likening it to the legendary Ethiopian victory at Adwa. For Addis Ababa, the GERD represents a 14-year struggle for development and sovereignty. For Cairo, it is a looming threat to the lifeline of more than 110 million Egyptians. Between these competing narratives lies a crisis defined by mistrust, conflicting claims, and complex decisions ahead. ...