Opinion
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Saving the Militia or Ending the War?
In politics, as in wars, not every peace initiative is innocent, and not every call for settlement is free from calculations of power. What is unfolding in the Sudanese file clearly reveals that the battle of pressure has become no less fierce than the battle of the field, and that the real question is no longer: how does the war stop, but at what cost, and for whose benefit?
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School of Principle and the Logic of Spoils..
Face of the Truth | Ibrahim Shaglawi Between Suad Al-Fatih and Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim extends a rare space in Sudan’s political memory—a space measured not only by positions taken, but by the two women’s ability to transform female presence into a force of moral and political pressure within the structure of partisan political work. These figures were not merely symbols; they were living standards for public action. Armed with conviction and will, they proved that…
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Navigating the Path to Peace: The Sudanese Government’s Red Lines
Dr. Omar A. Mannan The ongoing conflict in Sudan has reached a critical juncture, leaving the nation and the international community searching for a viable path toward stability. While the Sudanese government has officially signaled its openness to peace proposals, its stance is defined by a set of non-negotiable “red lines.” The administration maintains that while it is ready to engage with any initiative that preserves Sudan’s territorial integrity and brings a definitive end to…
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The Deep State: Who Remains After the War?
When we speak of the deep state, we are not referring to a ruling regime that has seized or returned to power, but rather to a deeply rooted system of opportunistic and corrupt behaviors and practices that have crippled the Sudanese state since independence to this day.
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Hemedti: How Did He Utter Everything That Undermines Him All at Once?
By Dr. Ismail Al-HakimIn his recent speech, Hemedti did not need opponents to debunk his propositions; he took it upon himself to dismantle them, establishing the case against his own project from within before others could do so. The speech was burdened with admissions that transcend the boundaries of a mere political slip, reaching the level of moral and national condemnation. It appeared as an obituary for a project that was born troubled and lived…
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Face of the Truth
Ibrahim Shaglawi The visit of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo “Hemedti” to Entebbe came just one week after the visit of the Vice President of the Sovereignty Council, Malik Agar, at a timing that reflects the overlap of tracks and the congestion of political messages. The visit, during which Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni received the delegation at the presidential palace, constitutes a political move seeking to compensate for the militia’s setbacks ahead of any decisive steps on…
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Organized Chaos: The Rapid Support Forces Between Rebellion and Regional Cover
Recent times have witnessed dangerous transformations alongside the escalating activity of the Rapid Support Forces, which have begun moving freely between neighboring countries — specifically Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia — benefiting from logistical and political cover that allows them to cross national borders. This shuttle-like activity represents a direct challenge to state legitimacy and weakens its ability to assert control over its territory, at a time when the African Union calls for supporting Sudan's unity…
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The Great Fall: Analyzing the UAE’s Strategic Overextension and Internal Fractures
By Dr. Omar A. Mannan For the past decade, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has projected power from the Mediterranean to the Horn of Africa, earning the moniker “Little Sparta.” However, a “perfect storm’ of diplomatic friction, military setbacks, and surfacing internal rivalries now suggests that this era of unchecked expansion is meeting significant resistance. From the collapse of proxy strategies in Sudan to the fracturing of the Gulf’s core alliance and quiet disputes within…
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From “FFC” to “Taqadum”: Why Did the Sudanese Freedom Forces Coalition Shed Its Skin?
In the midst of a complex Sudanese political landscape, the "Forces of Freedom and Change" coalition (FFC) has taken no small step — announcing the birth of a new entity under the name **"Taqadum"** (Progress). At first glance, the scene may appear to be nothing more than a change of signboard, but at its core it is a political **shedding** — a deliberate detachment from a past weighed down by failures and accusations.
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Israeli Pressure on Trump to Attack Iran
Trump approaches the matter from the angle of his personal interests and those of his children. He has struck a deal with a faction of the deep state, and he is reaping enormous profits from his position, from cryptocurrency, and from everything that generates gains for him and his family. It is not in his interest to leave office or step down, just as it is not in the interest of the faction aligned with…