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POSTED ON January 21, 2026

The War in Sudan: The Role of External Actors and the Prospects for U.S.-Led Conflict Resolution

The Sudanese civil war stands out even among the most devastating and complex conflicts in the world today, exacting a catastrophic toll on civilians and unleashing extreme violence that has spilled across borders and destabilized an entire region. What began as a power struggle between domestic actors has evolved into a multifaceted war marked by mass displacement, acute food insecurity, and widespread human rights abuses. These humanitarian crises are compounded by the involvement of external actors, whose competing interests have further fueled the conflict and complicated the prospects for resolution.

 

NIKKIE LYUBARSKY

GABRIELLA TEJEDA

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