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October 21, 2009
Podcast
CFR's John Campbell says the new, more comprehensive policy for Sudan is "a positive development," and disagrees with those who say the approach offers engagement without requiring that the Sudanese government meet existing benchmarks.
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October 20, 2009
Interview
Johnnie Carson, the top State department official on Africa, says new policy on Sudan stresses the need for progress on Darfur, the North-South peace agreement and anti-terror efforts.
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October 19, 2009
Must Read
John Prendergast explains why increased U.S. leadership is needed for an independence referendum in southern Sudan to succeed.
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October 19, 2009
Essential Documents
Strategy
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March 25, 2009
Op-Ed
Washington Post
Michael Gerson argues that in light of the humanitarian crisis in Darfur's refugee camps, the international community faces a difficult choice: accept President Omar Hassan al-Bashir's decision to expel relief groups, or increase pressure on Sudan's regime at the risk of more short-term suffering and death.
See more in International Law, Humanitarian Intervention
March 23, 2009
Expert Brief
CFR's Stewart Patrick and Kaysie Brown argue that the United States must take a hard line with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir if it hopes to end the crisis in Darfur.
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March 12, 2009
Op-Ed
Guardian UK
Micah Zenko argues that instituting a no-fly zone over Darfur is not the appropriate response to the ongoing genocide in Sudan.
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March 6, 2009
Op-Ed
Newsweek
Paul B. Stares and Alexander Noyes argue that "A conditional suspension of the ICC's warrant for Bashir is the best way to prevent a collapse of the CPA, protect those still in need, and force Khartoum to act toward ending the conflict in Darfur."
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Updated: March 5, 2009
Daily Analysis
The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for abuses committed in Darfur. The historic move augurs further upheaval for troubled Sudan.
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Updated: October 21, 2009
Backgrounder
U.S. policy separates the crisis in Darfur from instability in south Sudan. But there are calls for addressing Sudan's problems in a more unified way to help forestall a feared new escalation of violence.
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