Sudan, a Country in Crisis U.S. Engagement Options to Foster Peace, Stability, Prosperity, and Health
Abstract
This paper provides a brief overview of Sudan since gaining its independence in 1953. Tragically Sudan has been involved in civil war for all but 10 years of its existence. In 1993 the United States listed Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism. Sudan is a country in crisis but not without hope. On January 9, 2005 a comprehensive peace agreement was signed by the two conflicting parties. However this peace agreement is at risk because of the attacks on civilian population in Darfur. On September 9, 2004 Secretary of State Colin L. Powell told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that genocide has been committed in Danfur and that the Government of Sudan and the Jingaweit bear responsibility - and that genocide may still be occuring. The United States has been applying pressure to end the conflict. This paper focuses on Sudan's future challenges United States interests in the region and engagement options to foster peace stability prosperity and health. Three engagement options are examined: status quo moderate engagement or robust engagement. The paper recommends robust engagement by the United States and others is essential to ending the conflicts in Sudan.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 18, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA432499
Entities
People
- Philip F. Demarais
Organizations
- United States Army War College