Contested Sudan: The Political Economy of War and Reconstruction - Paperback

by Ibrahim Elnur (Author), Anoushiravan Ehteshami (Editor)

Since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has endured a troubled history, including the longest civil war in African history in Southern Sudan and more recent conflicts including the crisis in Darfur. This book explores this history of ensuing conflict and analyses the different attempts to achieve political and economic reconstruction.

Author Biography

Ibrahim Elnur is Associate Professor, and Coordinator of Professional Development Program, in the Political Science Department at American University in Cairo, Egypt. He is also Co-coordinator of the group on Reconstruction of War Torn Communities. He was previously the Director of the Middle East Research Awards (M.E. Awards) at the Population Council Regional Office for MENA Region, Cairo.