Sudans Working Group
Since its establishment in 2009, the Sudans Working Group (SWG) has engaged US, African, and international policymakers and stakeholders in inclusive and forward-leaning policy dialogue aimed at advancing the prospects for peace, security, and development between and within Sudan and South Sudan. The SWG serves as a space for key stakeholders to share analyses and perspectives and provide policy options for addressing critical issues related to the two countries.
2024 Policy Brief Series
In 2024, the Sudans Working Group (SWG) conducted a four-part discussion series designed to ensue a diverse range of Sudanese civilian voices are taken into consideration by the United States and other key external actors as they develop and implement policies regarding Sudan. Each session resulted in findings addressing a different aspect of the peace and reconciliation process, presented here as four policy briefs to restore peace and stability to Sudan.
The first discussion session focused on how to convince the leading generals to stop fighting and, in particular, what external actors might do toward that end.
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The second discussion session, held on February 22, 2024, focused on how peace and future governance negotiations can be configured so that a diverse array of Sudanese civilian voices can be effectively heard and taken into account.
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The third session focused on the issue of security sector reform (SSR).
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The fourth session focused on the recent efforts of civilian representatives to promote an effective response to Sudan’s humanitarian crisis and charting a path toward inclusive, civilian, democratic governance of Sudan.
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Sudans Working Group Co-Chairs
Ambassador Donald E. Booth
Fmr. US Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan
Ambassador Nureldin Satti
Retired UN Senior Official; Former Ambassador of Sudan to the United States, France, Portugal, Switzerland and the Vatican
Africa Program
The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations. Read more