Donald Trump is eager for foreign policy victories before America’s election, but the CCP’s plenum has also made note of the “strategic opportunity” to “grasp the changing international situation” and should be looking for diplomatic victories to burnish its reputation as a reliable mediator. Competition between the two to secure peace in historically troubled parts of the world offers a glimmer of hope for multi-polar international relations. Continue reading China’s Dam Dilemma: Strategic Competition in the Horn of Africa