The GERD dispute could set a blueprint for China-US collaboration

A deadlock in negotiations between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam needs a swift and peaceful resolution to prevent outright conflict in the Horn. This requires the active engagement of the US and China, says Nima Khorrami, both countries that could be convinced to adopt a more hands-on approach by highlighting the dispute’s relevance to their broader strategic agenda of tackling climate change collaboratively.