The US's initial support for the Rapid Support Forces has been criticized as a miscalculation, leading to significant humanitarian crises in Sudan.
The shift in US policy may reflect a broader reevaluation of alliances and support for groups involved in human rights abuses.
The upcoming Trump administration may adopt a more pragmatic approach to Sudan, potentially aligning more closely with Russian interests.
The Trump administration is likely to reassess US involvement in Sudan, possibly reducing support for the RSF and focusing on diplomatic relations with Russia.
Future US policy may prioritize stability in Sudan over previous support for armed groups, reflecting a shift towards more pragmatic foreign policy decisions.
Increased cooperation between Sudan and Russia could influence the dynamics of international support and intervention in the region.
In late July 2024, US Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, planned a visit to Sudan to discuss peace negotiations, but the visit was canceled due to security concerns raised by the US. After four months, Perriello returned and met with Sudanese officials, indicating a shift in the US stance towards the Sudanese government. The discussions focused on ending the ongoing war, delivering humanitarian aid, and addressing the political process post-conflict. Observers view this visit as a public relations effort by the Biden administration, which has faced criticism for its handling of the Sudan crisis and its previous support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF has been implicated in severe human rights violations during the conflict, raising questions about the US's earlier backing of the group. As the Biden administration prepares to leave office, there is speculation about how the incoming Trump administration will approach Sudan, particularly given Trump's pragmatic foreign policy stance and his positive relations with Russia, which has supported Sudan in international forums.
