John Hursh, Author at African Arguments

Author: John Hursh

John Hursh

John Hursh is a writer and researcher focusing on conflict and development in East Africa. He was Director of Research at the Stockton Center for International Law at the U.S. Naval War College from 2017 to 2020. Previously, he was Policy Analyst for the Enough Project, where he focused on Sudan.

Dijbouti Economy Politics Top story

By John Hursh
May 11, 2021
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What Guelleh missed in trying to turn Djibouti into the “Singapore of Africa”

With only a few exceptions, states have needed a minimum level of freedom and commitment to rule of law for sustained economic success. On 9 April, ...

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Economy Sudan Top story

By John Hursh
December 18, 2017
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Since removal of sanctions, Sudan’s economy has actually got worse

Sanctions held back Sudan’s economy, but not nearly as much as the government’s own policies. On 6 October, the US government announced that it would revoke ...

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