Foreign Affairs posted on 27 April 2023 a commentary titled "Sudan's Descent Into Chaos" by Alex de Waal.
De Waal describes the leaders of the two contending Sudanese military organizations, the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, as "bosses of kleptocratic cartels." After summarizing the leadup to the conflict, he is then critical of the failed efforts by the international community, especially the United States, to transition Sudan to civilian government.
Comment: It is easy to criticize after the fact a policy that fails. Alas, if only the critics could provide us with the magic sauce that would have successfully solved the issue.
