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The courage of the Sudanese people, and their capacity to envision a different future for themselves, are genuinely inspiring. But the challenges ahead are vast, and next year may feature fewer celebrated gains and more murky choices.
Jan 2, 2020
The courage of the Sudanese people, and their capacity to envision a different future for themselves, are genuinely inspiring. But the challenges ahead are vast, and next year may feature fewer celebrated gains and more murky choices.
Jan 2, 2020
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What Climate Change Means for the Horn of Africa, With Michelle GavinMichelle Gavin, the Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the impact of climate change in the Horn of Africa. This series is made possible by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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Credibility in Short Supply in SudanChampions of democracy in Sudan should be wary of promises from junta leaders to give up political power.
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Sudan's Coup: One Year LaterDespite military officials seizing power from the transitional government one year ago, Sudanese citizens continue to mobilize for a democratic future.
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Pro-Democracy Movement Persists in SudanSudan's June 30 demonstrations reflect citizens' desire for civilian control of the state, and the junta's discomfort with expressions of popular will. The international actors involved with Sudan should take note.
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The Horn of Africa’s Dubious DialoguesThe dialogues in the Horn of Africa inspire little confidence to resolve the region’s crises while U.S. diplomatic efforts seem insufficient in an area of strategic interest.
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Junta and Public at Odds in SudanSupporters of a transition must find ways to counter the junta.
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Sudanese Protesters Insist on End to Military RuleSudanese pro-democracy protesters have been more resolute in calling for an unconditional end to military rule than many Western democracies, which have been all too willing to condone a return to the status quo ante.
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Authoritarian Trends in the Horn of Africa Require New Policy ApproachU.S. policy has been largely ineffectual in reversing democratic backsliding in the Horn of Africa.
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U.S. Policy in Africa Should Reflect Renewed Commitment to DemocracyAmerican policy in Africa has not always empowered those fighting on behalf of democracy—and sometimes even supports anti-democratic forces—taking away from its stated aim of promoting democracy abroad.
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The Crisis in Sudan: What to KnowNeither the military nor pro-democracy forces are backing down after last month’s coup. The stakes are high not only for Sudan, but also for fragile democracies across Africa.
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Sudan’s Coup Leaders Continue to Hold the Country HostageSudan's military leaders are prioritizing their own interests over that of their country. International actors should pressure the regime by raising the cost of doing so.
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Ethiopia’s State of Emergency, China’s Communist Party Central Committee Convenes, and MoreEthiopia declares a state of emergency as its civil war intensifies, China holds a crucial meeting of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee, and Sudan moves toward a new power-sharing deal to reverse last week’s coup.
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Sudanese Military Leaders Seize Power, Dissolve Transitional GovernmentThe coup in Sudan shows that the military members of the transitional government were never truly committed to implementing democracy in the manner sought by protesters who forced Omar al-Bashir from power in 2019.
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Thwarted Coup Signals Dangerous Times for Sudan’s TransitionReports of a failed coup attempt in Sudan make clear the fragility of the transitional government, which is riven by civil-military tensions.
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What to Know About the Conflict in EthiopiaThree years ago, Abiy Ahmed came to power with promises of peace. Now, jarring reports of killings and sexual violence have come out of Tigray, Ethiopia’s northernmost region. Here’s what to know about the unfolding humanitarian crisis.