April 04
Ethiopia: Securitizing the Ethiopia-Sudan Border - How Cross-Border Conflict Is Shaping Trade and the Control of Land
Long-running border disputes between Ethiopia and Sudan are intersecting with other internal conflicts, bringing greater militarization and economic instability. Read more »
Sudan: The 'Conflict Economy' of Sesame in Ethiopia and Sudan
How the sector has become entangled in local and transnational conflict, and how policymakers need to respond Read more »
March 15
Africa: Africa Aware - How Gold Fuels the War in Sudan
In this episode, guests discuss gold's connection to the current war and transnational dynamics. Read more »
March 14
Sudan: Sudan's Forgotten War - a New Diplomatic Push Is Needed
After nearly a year of devastating conflict, there is little sign of a ceasefire. Concerted high-level international pressure is needed to change the calculations of the generals… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Sudan: How a Transnational Approach Can Better Manage the Conflict in Sudan
Approaching conflict as a national issue sidelines a complex web of transnational influences and threatens prospects for sustainable peace. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Sudan: Resolving Sudan's Crisis Means Removing Those Fighting
Ahmed Soliman talks to Yusuf Hassan about what needs to happen to resolve Sudan's latest conflict, and how to move its transition to civilian government forwards. Read more »
April 04, 2023
East Africa: Fighting Over 'White Gold' - Sesame in Ethiopia and Sudan
The supply chain of a seemingly innocuous cash crop - sesame - has intersected with transnational conflict dynamics, exacerbating tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Sudan: A Critical Juncture for Sudan's Democratic Transition
International pressure is essential to reach an agreement that establishes a credible civilian government. Read more »