Sudan’s Dramatic Transition and What It Means with Faith McDonnell

Omar al-Bashir dominated the Sudan from 1989 until April 2019, imposing Islamism on Sudan’s diverse population. The past 1½ years have seen Bashir’s dramatic overthrow and a transitional government attempt to establish a secular state and a pro-Western outlook, including even talk of diplomatic relations with Israel. How is this radical shift going? What has become of the country’s several ethnic conflicts? What role should Washington play?