Never Let a Good Crisis Go: On the Political Escalation in South Sudan

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Abstract

This blogpost provides in-depth analysis of the unfolding political crisis in South Sudan, focusing on the power struggles, armed clashes, and regional dynamics shaping the country’s fragile transition.
As tensions escalate following the house arrest of Riek Machar and attacks against units of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces, Jan Pospisil explores the key players, their motivations, and the broader implications for stability in the region.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationEdinburgh
PublisherUniversity of Edinburgh
EditionPeaceRep blog post
Media of outputOnline
Publication statusPublished - 4 Apr 2025

Funding

FundersFunder number
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

    Keywords

    • South Sudan
    • power sharing
    • peace processes
    • political conflict

    Themes

    • Governance, Leadership and Trust

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