Monthly Archives: November 2008
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Recalling the “Unmanageable” Crisis of the 1980s
Sudanese leaders lead the world in their skill in handling simultaneous internal and external crises. In 1984, Sudan set a world record for the number of ... -
Recalling the Secret Wars of the 1990s
As President-elect Barack Obama puts together his administration, he will be seeking to avoid many of the errors of his predecessor. But he should also learn ... -
The Sudan People’s Initiative–A Flicker of Optimism
When a solution comes to the Darfur crisis–as with Sudan’s national crisis–it will be a domestic solution, created and led by Sudanese, with the internationals in ... -
Why is the National Congress Party so Keen for Elections?
The Sudanese National Congress Party (NCP), the main partner in the Government of National Unity (GoNU) is very keen for concluding the national elections early in ... -
Electoral reform in Sudan and prospects for peace in Darfur
In July 2008 the National Assembly and the Presidency of the Government of the Sudan enacted and signed into law new legislation governing the conduct of ... -
American Democracy and African Liberation
The ideals of American democracy, and the spirit of African liberation, have been intimately linked for more than half a century. At pivotal historic moments the ... -
“How Genocides End” (4: Darfur)
My fourth posting on the theme of “How Genocides End” applies the lessons of the inquiry to the case of Darfur. It is, of course, far ...