But countering China’s growing regional clout is proving to be an uphill battle.
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Local officials are inflexible about implementing Beijing’s orders.
As the country’s water reserves run low, tensions are running high.
Libyans, among others, are sick of the Russian mercenaries.
Analysis: America Is Showering China With New Restrictions
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Eric Sayers is a senior vice president leading the Indo-Pacific practice at Beacon Global Strategies, a former staff member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, and a former special assistant to the commander at U.S. Pacific Command.
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