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Munich Security Conference… and Sudan
The 2026 edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), held under the theme "The Dissolution of Diplomatic Norms," witnessed active diplomatic momentum. The high-level attendance added further prestige to this year's events, with delegations from over 120 countries participating, including 65 heads of state and government, 100 foreign and defense ministers, and a diverse group of academics, politicians, and researchers in policy and security affairs.
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Between Law and Politics: A Call to Reconsider the Suspension of Sudan’s Membership in the African Union
Ambassador: Mubarak Mahjoub Musa The transitional period following the fall of Omar al-Bashir’s government established a constitutional framework that clearly defined the powers of the Sovereignty Council as the head of state and the civilian prime minister as the head of the executive branch. However, subsequent developments—most notably the rebellion of the deputy chairman of the Sovereignty Council and his declaration of war against the state, along with the joining of two other council members…
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War on Civilians: Crimes Without Punishment
The Rapid Support Forces' direct targeting of civilians cannot be separated from a mentality of collective revenge. Unarmed civilians become alternative targets when these forces fail to achieve military gains. The indiscriminate bombing of markets, homes, and populated areas has no military value; rather, it reflects a desire to spread terror, break the will of society, and punish it for actions in which it bears no responsibility. This behavior is not only a grave violation,…
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Against the Breaking
By Amal Ahmed Tabidi When Falsehood Screams, Know That Truth Is Stronger Introduction: It was once asked: (“What is the homeland? It is not a question you answer and move on; it is both your life and your cause.”) Power is what builds a state—here, I mean military strength and the possession of modern weaponry. These have become the standards that establish the prestige of the state. Consequently, many nations have moved toward building their…
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Sudan’s Return to IGAD… A Regional Necessity That Transcends Politics to the Stability of the Horn of Africa
Accordingly, Sudan's return to IGAD is not merely a symbolic diplomatic step, but a strategic choice that reflects a deep understanding of the nature of regional interconnection. It is a return that serves Sudan, serves the region, and confirms that stability in the Horn of Africa cannot be built through exclusion, but through partnership, dialogue, and mutual recognition of the roles and real weight of states.
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Words Worth Money
Dr. Amjad Omar Mohamed wrote, noting that the conflict was never a passing incident or born of a sudden moment, but rather an extension of a long history of external interventions that fueled internal divisions and skillfully invested in our small differences to transform them into major crises.
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Against Collapse
Political systems derive legitimacy through justice, development, the fulfillment of rights, attention to economic issues, education, healthcare, and the establishment of security.
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Sudan at the Heart of the Regional and International Equation
However, current indicators—military progress, civilian return, and decisive leadership discourse—suggest that Sudan is seeking to impose a new equation, titled: restoring the state first, then engaging in any political path from a position of strength, not from a position of necessity.
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Sudanair… A Nation Returns
Long live Sudan. Long live the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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When Chaos Rebounds (2)… Will the Flames Reach the Doors of Neighbor Ethiopia?
Dr. Maimuna Said Adam Abu Ruqab Yesterday, I addressed this topic from the perspective of what is happening on the ground in our western neighbor Chad. Today, I turn the compass eastward toward Ethiopia, the other neighbor that is no longer far from the flames of chaos but has become at its very heart. The grinding battles between the Ethiopian army and the forces of the Tigray region, along with the resulting political and security…