Pathways and Impediments to Peace in Sudan

The conflict in Sudan is a protracted, multi-layered crisis driven by entrenched political divisions, persistent fiscal fragility and corruption, internal ethnic and sectarian tensions, vulnerabilities to climate change, and meddling from neighboring states. This panel will delve into the pathways and impediments to peace in Sudan from the perspectives of scholars studying the region.

Join us on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET.

Speakers:
Panelists:
Christopher Tounsel– The Walker Family Endowed Professor in History at the University of Washington.
Michael Woldemariam– An associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, and a senior fellow at the Center for International & Security Studies at Maryland.
Nikki Kindersley– Senior Lecturer in African History at Cardiff University

Moderated by:
Laurie Nathan– Professor of the Practice of Mediation; Mediation Program Director at the University of Notre Dame

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