Sudan’s Civil War, With Michelle Gavin

Michelle Gavin, the Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the deadly struggle between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for control of Sudan.

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  • James M. Lindsay
    Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy and Director of Fellowship Affairs
Credits

Ester Fang - Associate Podcast Producer

Gabrielle Sierra - Editorial Director and Producer

Episode Guests
  • Michelle Gavin
    Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies

Show Notes

Mentioned on the Podcast

 

Michelle Gavin, “Seeking Urgency on Sudan,” CFR.org

 

Michelle Gavin, “Sudan’s Two Truths,” CFR.org

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