"Political and Economic pressures" summary and reflection

https://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42774.pdf   (Page 21)

Summary: Sudan has an array of internal conflicts of which their government can't support or address with funds because there are none available. The government using force against these internal conflicts causes them to have poor relations with certain Western countries such as the United States. Sudan continues to rely on other countries, such as China, Russia, and Qatar, for financing and arms acquisitions. The government is aware that they need to diversify their economy and focus on its development of agriculture but its multiple military operations take the funds away and delete a much needed opportunity for foreign intervention. The internal conflict seems to be coming from opposing Political parties within the state. The parties are "all talk, and no action" as they argue about which political system is better, but none is being implemented. Meanwhile the country suffers tremendously. There is also an apparent corruption within these political parties, that are sensitive to criticism and are seemingly more focused on things other than the needs of the Sudanese people. Another internal conflict is religiously, where religious freedom has recently been implemented, "hate speech" and attacks on churches with opposing views are beginning to occur more frequently.

Reflection: Internal conflict is a humongous issue in Sudan. The conflict among political parties, religious groups, etc leads to an inability to further the country in any way at all. (Whether it be economically, politically, socially, nutritionally, etc.) In order for Sudan to make any progress with anything (specifically their government then leading to food scarcity/security the internal conflicts must be taken care of. It seems to be that the United States will refuse to intervene with these because of the government's willingness to use force against these so called conflicts. If we want to see these issues cease and the country further, however, it seems inevitable that we must intervene to stop these conflicts. These conflicts are the barrier preventing the country from establishing a stable system of rule and economy. Some suggest, according to the article, that not only is the government of Sudan doing nothing to cease the conflicts, they are encouraging them and participating in them. It is highly unlikely that these internal problems will come to an end without the participation of a developed country that can offer help. Once the internal issues are solved, the country can then work towards developing a permanent constitution, and a concrete government that will allow for food security in the country and overall less poverty, malnutrition, and starvation.