" "The future of the political system in South Sudan"

Abstract

The political system in South Sudan, which was established in 2011, is facing various challenges that affect the overall state of the country and the political institutions that make up this system. These challenges include obstacles and supportive factors that are distributed in the internal and external environments of the system. The compass that can determine the future direction of this system depends on how it deals with these challenges by minimizing their negative effects and exploiting available opportunities in supportive factors.

Taking a general look at the current situation, the most prominent problems facing South Sudan include internal challenges such as improving the deteriorating infrastructure of the economy, completing the building of state institutions, tribal conflicts, conflicts over access to water, grazing lands, and livestock, the dominance of the Dinka tribe in government, corruption, lack of transparency and accountability, the spread of diseases and epidemics, the resettlement of southerners coming from abroad, and other problems. In addition, there are challenges in the region of the state, where the relationship with Sudan takes the largest share, as well as border problems with neighboring countries and the confrontation of armed movements such as the Lord's Resistance Army and others.