China’s longstanding principle of non-interference in other states’ internal affairs is evolving with its growing global footprint. As Chinese overseas investment and business links grow in scope and depth, Beijing faces increasing threats to its citizens, economic interests and international reputation. That, in turn, has confronted China with the inherent limitations of its traditional hands-off foreign policy posture. How it responds over time will have a profound impact on Beijing’s international role. The most prominent…
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War in South Sudan led the UN to declare 100,000 people are suffering famine, with a further 5.5 million at risk. This special briefing urges the country to work harder to establish parameters for a ceasefire. At the same time, humanitarian corridors from Sudan should be kept open and donors must fully fund the UN aid appeal. Download
This report analyses the regional and domestic political drivers of South Sudan’s crisis, focusing on the post-July 2015 period and offering suggestions for the pursuit of solutions. Download
This report provides a political and conflict history of the Equatorias. It identifies the stresses the recent civil war put on the region and the path from local insurrection into open rebellion in parts of Western Equatoria. It concludes with a discussion of the relationship between these conflicts and the ARCSS and peace prospects under the transitional government. Download
This report describes the transition from a IGAD to IGAD-PLUS peace process and outlines the regional and institutional challenges that coloured the original IGAD mediation. It concludes with analysis of the involvement in peace efforts by other international actors and the contribution they could make to IGAD-PLUS’ mediation. Download
This report focuses on the widespread of armed violence in South Sudan, in particular the fighting season from December 2013 to mid-June 2014, during which the major cross-border alliances between Sudan and South Sudan were formed. Download
By looking at the war in Jonglei, this report explains the wider constellation of regional and national challenges to peace and patterns of war. Download
This report provides an account of the political and humanitarian situation since the outbreak of large scale armed violence in December 2013, and furthermore suggests a number of possibilities to resolve the conflict. Download
This report reviews the evolution of Chinese policy on South Sudan and recent expansion of relations between the two, explores their mutual interest in economic cooperation and reviews the role of oil as a centrepiece in relations with China, as well as a source of conflict. Download
This report (2011) looks at the political, social, economic and security dilemmas in Unity State. Download