Trump's Sudan Gambit: Gulf Ties Unlock a Brutal Stalemate
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Sudan's Unfinished Democracy" by Alex de Waal (co-author) - This book offers insights into Sudan's political landscape and its journey towards democracy.
Podcasts
- "Crucible Moments" (from Sequoia Capital) - This podcast tells stories of unlikely triumphs of tech giants, focusing on bold decisions and counterintuitive instincts in the tech industry.
People Mentioned
- Alex de Waal (Scholar of Sudan, runs the World Peace Foundation at Tufts) - Referenced for his extensive knowledge and over 40 years of experience working and writing about Sudan.
- Josh Keating (Foreign Policy Writer at Vox) - Discusses the complexities of the Sudanese conflict and the diplomatic efforts to resolve it.
Organizations & Institutions
- World Peace Foundation (at Tufts) - An organization run by Alex de Waal, dedicated to promoting peace and preventing violent conflict.
- African Union monitors - Referenced for their report on a notorious militia in Darfur 20 years ago.
- United Nations - Recognized General al-Burhan as the government of Sudan and has been involved in efforts to provide international assistance and peacekeeping.
- CNN - Referenced for footage from El Fasher that was too graphic to broadcast.
- New York Times - Mentioned as a source that has documented the UAE's arming of the RSF.
- Wall Street Journal - Mentioned as a source that has documented the UAE's arming of the RSF.
- G7 - Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a statement there regarding the need to cut off weapons and support to the RSF.
Websites & Online Resources
- vox.com - Where Josh Keating's foreign policy writings can be found.