Beyond the Generals: The Collapse of Sudan’s Political Order – IFA
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Beyond the Generals: The Collapse of Sudan’s Political Order – IFA
Summary:
- The Sudanese conflict is not simply a duel between generals Burhan and Hemedti. It stems from an extractive military-commercial order that uses coercion, revenue capture, and external patronage to claim sovereignty.
- The core dynamic is extractive military capitalism: armed institutions have built revenue-focused power bases, making civilian governance a threat to their autonomy and funding.
- Civilian-led attempts at mediation and governance have failed to addre
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