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As western coalition forces prepare their extract & evac of personnel in Sudan, let’s have a quick time line review of how we got here from an IR lens:
As western coalition forces prepare their extract & evac of personnel in Sudan, let’s have a quick time line review of how we got here from an IR lens:
Sep 28, 2022: US warns Sudan of consequences if it hosts Russian military base.
Feb 12, 2023: Sudan agrees to host Russian naval base on the Red Sea.
Mar 10: China negotiates peace between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Feb 12, 2023: Sudan agrees to host Russian naval base on the Red Sea.
Mar 10: China negotiates peace between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Apr 4: Saudi Arabia’s MBS states they are “no longer interested” in “pleasing the US”
Apr 11: Leaked reports of Egypt plans to arm Russia against Ukraine
Apr 15: SAF is attacked by the Rapid Support Forces, killing 56
Apr 15: RSF rebels capture Egyptian Air Force MiG-29M2 jets
Apr 11: Leaked reports of Egypt plans to arm Russia against Ukraine
Apr 15: SAF is attacked by the Rapid Support Forces, killing 56
Apr 15: RSF rebels capture Egyptian Air Force MiG-29M2 jets
Let’s summaries to the foreign powers competing for Sudan's oil and regional position:
1. China is Sudan's largest trading partner and has invested heavily in the country's oil industry. Chinese companies have built important infrastructure like pipelines and refineries.
1. China is Sudan's largest trading partner and has invested heavily in the country's oil industry. Chinese companies have built important infrastructure like pipelines and refineries.
2. The United States has historically been interested in Sudan's oil reserves, but has faced challenges due to sanctions and instability. Recently, the US has sought to increase its influence in the region.
3. Russia also has a presence in Sudan's oil industry, with Russian companies operating in the country. In addition, Russia has provided military support to the Sudanese government.
