Dialogue in the Two Sudans
Since independence, national dialogues have been repeatedly invoked by successive administrations to resolve Sudan’s armed conflicts. What lessons are there for South Sudan’s own process? […]
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A Critique of South Sudan’s Presidency
When it comes to resolving South Sudan’s conflict, peace advocates continue to ignore the elephant in the room: The President simply holds too much power. […]
Is Africa Failing the People of South Sudan?
The situation in South Sudan continues to deteriorate, threatening to irrevocably fragment the nation. Amidst this crisis, both region and continent are failing to help. […]
South Sudan: A Fragile State of Mind
I was invited to speak at an SSSUK Symposium last September and I chose to speak about South Sudan’s mental health challenge. Here’s the transcript. Introduction […]
A Sustainable Peace in South Sudan
Stability is an essential precondition to peacebuilding. But is it right to prioritise stability in South Sudan over prevailing expectations of a sustainable political settlement? In […]
Changing the organisational culture of our government
President Kiir proposed a process of national dialogue. There’s much scepticism about the timing and credibility of this process. He could do something about that. […]
We Have All Suffered: The Story of Wonduruba
Violence against civilians is a recurring theme in South Sudan’s civil war. Each community has suffered, and yet we rarely acknowledge the suffering of others. […]
The Logic of Conflicting Victimhood Narratives
Despite the corrupting influences of war, some actions must remain unacceptable and beyond the pale, if we are to lift ourselves up as a people. […]
Is Stability Enough for South Sudan?
With diplomats in Juba considering watering down ARCSS to prevent a return to widespread conflict, it begs the question: is stability enough for South Sudan? […]
Economic Crisis: There Are No Easy Answers
As the nation’s economic collapse gathers momentum, a UK based think tank evaluates the domestic and regional implications of the economic crisis in South Sudan. […]