China, a major investor in developing nations around the world, appears to be at a crossroads in the “water battle” brewing between Ethiopia, Egypt and the Sudan. On one hand, China is financing a variety of projects in these nations (as well as other African nations), while on the other hand, China appears to be the only nation that can bring all parties to the negotiating table. In either instance, two questions arise: How will they balance their actions and neutrality for all partners, closely followed by “in whose favor will the balance tip”? The question I have is this: what impact will their actions have on the region? For more on this story, please click here