The Geopolitical Power of Water

On September 9, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile at a high-profile ceremony in the presence of several regional heads of state. But while the inauguration of the Renaissance dam was seen as a triumph by many Ethiopians, it sparked fresh backlash from downstream Egypt and Sudan, with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sisi denouncing Ethiopia’s inauguration ceremony as unilateralism and stressing that Egypt would take “all necessary measures to protect its interests and water security.”  In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Rémi Dodd provides an in-depth outlook for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam given the complex geopolitical and security factors at play. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.