Why Sudan's Civil War Is Becoming a U.S. National Security Threat

Sudan Is a U.S. National Security Interest, Not Just a Humanitarian Crisis by James Durso Sudan’s devastating civil war is often described as a humanitarian catastrophe. It is that, unquestionably, but for the United States, the conflict is also a strategic challenge involving Red Sea security, Iran’s regional influence, counterterrorism, international trade, and access to critical minerals. Washington should not treat Sudan as a distant crisis to be dealt with after more pressing matters. Its outcome will affect the security of a strategically…