The Challenge of Governance in South Sudan

Corruption, Peacebuilding, and Foreign Intervention
1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-1-138-06775-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 204 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 467 g

Reihe: Routledge Studies in African Development

South Sudan is one of the world’s most divided and unstable countries. Since achieving statehood in 2011, the country has plunged into civil war (2013-15) and become the scene of some of the worst human rights abuses on the African continent. Despite ongoing political turmoil, states and international institutions have pledged enormous resources to stabilize the country and shore up the current peace process, but have had limited influence in dealing with the effects of rampant corruption and factionalism. The Challenge of Governance in South Sudan examines the factors that continue to haunt peace-building efforts, including the domination of the SPLM/A, factionalization, corruption, human rights atrocities, an ineffective constitution, and the role of international actors. It brings together a diverse set of leading scholars to reflect on these factors and propose ways of promoting peace and stability in South Sudan.

In particular, the book asks whether the disparity between domestic priorities/policies and foreign intervention strategies has prevented the peace process from moving forward. The contributors probe this issue by addressing the flaws of past peace agreements, poor governance, a weakly articulated peacekeeping mission, US foreign policy, and a lack of moral accountability. This book is perfect for students, scholars and policy makers with an interest in the challenges faced by the world’s newest country.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Roach, Steven C

Hudson, Derrick K

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Entwicklungsstudien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction: The Challenges of Governance and Peacebuilding in South Sudan Part 1: Factionalism and the National Cycle of Violence 2. Conflict Governance: The SPLA, Factionalism, and Peacemaking Matthew Leriche 3. Corruption as Resistance: bureaucratic obstruction, ethno-spatial politics, and capital city planning in South Sudan Naseem Badiey 4. Failed Leadership: Corruption, Kleptocracy, and Democratic Exclusion Kuir E. Garang Part 2: Foreign Influences and Peacemaking 5. The Role of UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Protecting Civilians Christopher Zambakari, Robert A. Sanders and Tarnjeet Kang 6. Whither or Whether US Foreign Policy in South Sudan? Steven C. Roach 7. South Sudan’s Hybrid Court: The Challenge of Redressing Victims of International Crimes Mohamed Babiker 8. Conclusion: The Permanent Constitution and the Elusive Peace Process Steven C. Roach and Derrick K. Hudson

Über Autor(innen)

Steven C. Roach is Professor of International Relations at the University of South Florida-Tampa, USA

Derrick K. Hudson is Associate Teaching Professor of International Relations at Colorado School of Mines, USA