Washington’s diplomacy in Sudan has backfired

After more than three years, U.S. response to the Sudan conflict appears to have failed, creating a diplomatic deadlock. During the UN General Assembly, Washington urged the Sudanese armed forces to sign an unconditional ceasefire to facilitate aid delivery. The RSF militia, backed regionally, remains unlikely to honor ceasefire agreements, while U.S. efforts have focused on pressuring the Sudanese army, believing it would collapse under pressure. However, 20 years of U.S. sanctions have demonstrated that the Sudanese regime can withstand prolonged pressure.