Strategic Partnerships for Post-Conflict Sudan: Balancing Global Power Competition and Sustainable Recovery Beyond Agenda 2030, Dr Insharah Sharif    

Dr Insharah Sharif                                                             
Reyada for Capacity Building Studies & Consultations
Sudan

Abstract: This research explores how post-conflict Sudan can leverage strategic global partnerships to achieve sustainable development beyond Agenda 2030 by balancing global competition and advancing resilience. This research adopts a qualitative approach, integrating world theory, dependency theory, and resilience theory with scenario planning 2025-2040, plus secondary data review and coding for reports.
Sudan's distinct geostrategic location along the Red Sea and Nile, which are blessed with rich mineral resources, fertile land, and connectivity potential, provides a favourable opportunity for resilience, but weak institutions, humanitarian crises, and geopolitical competition are significant risks. Scenario analysis identifies pathways from conflict to transformative recovery and prosperity, highlighting sequencing and resilience as critical.
“This research contributes to the global debate on shaping post-2030 sustainability pathways, with Sudan as a critical case study.”