Sudan highlights a form of mediation that no longer corresponds to inherited assumptions about peace processes. This brief uses Sudan as the lens through which the limits of prevailing mediation...
This report explores the conditions under which elections scheduled for December 2026 could meaningfully contribute to stability, inclusion, and South Sudan’s broader political transition.
This report draws on polling data from South Sudan offering insights into perspectives on safety, elections and civic space.
This report synthesises findings from five sites to assess the nature, function and influence of local peace agreements in South Sudan.
This article examines the structural dynamics underlying South Sudan’s current political moment, challenging narratives that frame the country’s instability as a breakdown of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement.
This article analyses the complex dynamics that impact the circulation of information in South Sudan and the political and security consequences.
This chapter, in German, explores how instability in the Horn of Africa and the conflicts in the region have significant impacts on global stability and the economy.
Using IGAD’s peace efforts in South Sudan as a case study, the article highlights the tensions between liberal peacebuilding and alternative regionalised approaches.
This working paper seeks to delve deeper into the implications of this fragmented world order for peace mediation efforts.
This policy brief presents data on perceptions of climate security in South Sudan, and the need to strengthen climate security, adaptation, and disaster preparedness.
This policy brief presents data on citizen trust in the transitional process from a series of opinion polls in South Sudan.
This paper explores perceptions of peace in South Sudan, taking into account the highly diverse context and different definitions of peace.











