Blog: The Sudan Impasse 2023-2025: Prospects for ‘Normal Politics

Jon Abbink's blog,The Sudan Impasse 2023-2025: Prospects for ‘Normal Politics’, discusses the ongoing devastating conflict in Sudan, which has persisted for nearly two years, leading to widespread suffering and humanitarian crises. Despite Sudan’s long history of political instability since its independence in 1956, the current war underscores the failure of the state’s institutions and governance. The two military factions driving the conflict have shown no accountability to the population, and the political landscape remains deeply entrenched in violence and militarization, with no room for peaceful political engagement. Abbink suggests that a shift towards secular governance, recognition of Sudan's diverse political interests, and a radical form of regional federalism might offer a way forward, alongside international support for economic reconstruction. However, he cautions that no easy solution exists, and any potential resolution will require difficult compromises to restore stability and rebuild Sudan's state and society.

The full blog can be read here.