Trump’s return echoes in war-torn Sudan
Date
2/1/2025 12:45:36 AM
(MENAFN) As Donald trump prepares to re-enter the Political scene, his administration's approach to regional crises, especially in conflict-ridden areas like Sudan, raises significant questions. Under President Joe Biden, the US showed some interest in Sudan, though the exact nature of that involvement remains unclear. Despite the US special envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, visiting other regions frequently, it wasn't until recently that he traveled to Sudan.
Biden's administration largely sidelined Sudan, with policies that often conflicted with Sudanese interests, such as supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the ongoing conflict. Trump’s prior administration, however, pursued a different path by downplaying multilateral institutions like the African Union, which he criticized as ineffective in addressing Sudan's crisis.
Trump's administration formed key alliances with countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar to manage the situation in Sudan. This strategy focused on sidelining broader international frameworks and allowing these nations to take a more prominent role in Sudan's future. It is expected that this approach will continue in Trump’s new term, as he seeks to strengthen US ties with African nations, compete with China and Russia, reduce ineffective aid spending, and fight extremism in the region.
While Trump has expressed a desire to reduce US involvement in international conflicts, it’s unlikely that he will support broader international intervention in Sudan. Instead, he may push for solutions rooted in the Abraham Accords and seek a strategy for Sudan that aligns with his broader foreign policy agenda. Historically, the US has been a key player in Sudan, especially during South Sudan’s independence process in 2011, and some view this as part of a larger strategy to divide Sudan.
In conclusion, while the US has played a significant role in Sudan’s political development, it's important to acknowledge the complexity of its foreign policy and avoid oversimplifying the intentions behind past interventions.
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