SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Foreign Policy - How to Make Sudan’s Revolution Succeed

9/9/19: Foreign Policy - How to Make Sudan’s Revolution Succeed, by Yasir Zaidan

 Sudanese political science academic Yasir Zaidan argues that the success of the Sudanese revolution relies upon a broad and inclusive civilian front, a pragmatic approach to the military and a forward-looking economic strategy.

 To protect against the divide-and-conquer tactics used to weaken pro-democracy forces, Zaidan calls for the revolutionary coalition to incorporate parties that did not sign the Declaration of Freedom and Change, suggesting that a wider national coalition would ensure a broader consensus on the new constitution formation process.

 To prevent the military from hijacking the power-sharing agreement, Zaidan suggests that the RSF could be institutionalised into the military, which Himedti may accept as he is seeking legitimacy. Zaidan warns that reforming the military too quickly may lead to a civil war.

 Finally, Zaidan calls for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the EU and the US to financially support Sudan, particularly noting Sudan’s business entrepreneurship potential.