President's tough balancing act as Kenya is courted by East and West

President William Ruto and his US counterpart Joe Biden hold a joint presser at the White House, Washington, on May 23, 2024. [PCS, Standard]

Three powers that dominate the world in terms of military might, technological prowess, and geopolitical influence are the United States, Russia, and China.

Of the three, China is the most dominant. It rocks the world order through calculated geopolitical moves that astound its main power rival, the United States.