What will be acceptable, what cause conflict. I.e., find soft spots where things can get done. Easier to divert water at upper than lower end where more deeply entrenched. Operate at beginning of process then can more easily shape its direction. Really requires revolutionary changes, not just reform.
Policy can have huge effect.
Subsidizing subsistence crops averts depending on outside for food security and giving leverage to outsiders Flip side is with market liberalization, remove price supports and suddenly farmers competing on world market.