The Impact of Omar Bashir’s Overthrow on Peace in South Sudan
The revolution in Sudan does not seem to have any radical effect on the South Sudan peace process, however, political dynamics suggest it will be negatively impacted.
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Ethiopia and the South Sudanese Civil War
Should there be military interventions by South Sudan’s immediate neighbours and potentially even more distant states, it is unclear how an already multi-layered conflict would end.
South Sudan in Turmoil: The Risk of a Congo-like Regional Crisis
The stakes in the South Sudanese conflict are high. The peace process needs to be revitalized and rigorously pursued to bring a lasting settlement to the conflict.
South Sudan: Struggling to Stay Alive
The Republic of South Sudan is fighting to survive. The crisis in the world’s newest nation is essentially a problem of governance, not a natural disaster.
Statebuilding Failure in South Sudan
When South Sudan gained independence, it was easy to predict that the path towards the construction of a new state would have been full of obstacles.
South Sudan: The Perils of New States
With functional and participatory institutions, South Sudan may well reclaim itself as a diverse nation within the regional and international environment.
Explaining the Political Crisis in South Sudan
To prevent conflicts like the one in South Sudan, SSA must devise an institutional framework capable of diluting tribes’ expectations for equal control of political power.
Can South Sudan Come Back from the Brink?
The politicians in Juba are refusing to admit that this recent surge of violence is fueled by tribalism. Indeed, South Sudan is on the brink of civil war and state failure.
Reliving the War: South Sudan
Rather than being the instigator of conflict, ethnic divisions in South Sudan are a fault line along which clashes between elites are transmitted outwards.
South Sudan a Year On: Statehood in Perspective
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the South Sudanese state’s creation, the country is still plagued with many of the issues it has faced for decades. Indeed, it’s only because we have inflated expectations of states that we believed it would be any different.
South Sudan: Seeking a Formula for Peaceful Coexistence and Sustainable Development
How well South Sudan is able to realize its full economic potential will be determined by what the government does during the next few years in respect to institutional reforms and state reconstruction. Hence, the “right” institutional environment is vital for the country.
Traitors, Sellouts and Political Loyalty in the New State of South Sudan
A trend towards enforced public political loyalty has been enhanced by independence and the renewed wars and conflicts South Sudan faces.
Responses to Intercommunal Violence in Jonglei State
There is a need for greater in-depth research into local perceptions and understandings of violence, which must underpin any external support to short and long-term reconciliation.
