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This text contends that although Eritrea has long been stigmatized as a regional “spoiler” by Washington and, despite little evidence, remains under Security Council sanctions for supporting terrorist groups in Somalia, now is the time to rethink US-Eritrean relations. While exploring this theme, the paper’s author 1) traces the contours of the US-Eritrean relationship since the country’s independence in 1991, and 2) makes the case that a number of recent and surprising developments in the country confirm that it wants to reengage constructively with the international community. The author then closes by recommending ways that American policy makers can put US-Eritrean relations on a positive footing.