China is in talks with the Taliban government, such as it is, to exploit that country’s need for capital investments, jobs and infrastructure. America is arguing about maintaining a robust counter-terrorism capability — with inevitable, collateral damage of dead and injured civilians — while preserving the right to interfere in Afghanistan’s internal affairs. I predict butter will beat guns, and China will win a seat at the table to shape their future. The hero and heroine in Fatal Move must learn to offset this Chinese advantage in foreign affairs.