Diplomatic initiatives led by Western actors have counter-productively entrenched the anti-democratic forces now fighting for control in Sudan. To drive real change, the West needs to empower Sudan’s democratic movement and undermine the power of armed factions. 

The Labor government has done well to move the country forward and beyond a moribund diplomatic style. Diversity will help freshen perspectives and add opportunities.

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