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New York • November 18, 2024
With the inauguration of Donald Trump as US president, the question of possible decisions by a new administration in regard to the crisis in Sudan arises.
The incoming Trump administration's involvement in regional crises, particularly in conflict zones such as Palestine, Lebanon, and Sudan, raises questions. During Joe Biden's presidential term, the US Congress demonstrated significant interest in Sudan,
although the nature of this involvement remains unclear. However, the
US special envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, did not visit until recently - despite his numerous trips to other countries in the region during his eight-month tenure.
Biden's administration did not provide much for Sudan, but rather
pursued a policy that can only be described as always against the interests of the Sudanese state - and an extension of the plan
to divide Sudan by supporting one party to the conflict (RSF, Rapid Support Forces) over the other (SAF, Sudanese Armed Forces).
What to expect from Trump?Trump's policy appeared to emphasize sidelining multilateral institutions, such as the African Union, which he viewed as ineffective in addressing the conflict in Sudan. Reports from the United Nations suggested that the
rebellion in Sudan was ostensibly supported by the United Arab Emirates, further complicating the situation. In response, the
Trump administration shifted its regional strategy to form alliances with specific countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar, to manage the Sudan conflict. This approach marked
a departure from relying on broader international frameworks to address the crisis.
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