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. […]
Conflict
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. […]
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 […]
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? […]
Donald Booth’s Thoughts on the Peace Process
I was lucky enough to be invited to a roundtable discussion in London, where Ambassador Donald Booth shared his thoughts on South Sudan’s peace process. […]
A Shattered Peace
The crackdown in Equatoria threatens not only the civilians caught up in the violence but also the promise of a sustainable peace in South Sudan. […]
The Oil War
SPLM-IO has signalled its intention to seize them. The government will throw everything it has at their defence. Here’s why the oilfields at Paloich matter. […]
Crisis in the Homeland
On 13th Feb, I was asked to speak about the crisis at a fundraising event for a charity. Below follows a transcript of my speech. […]