The Birth of the Republic of South Sudan
On July 9, 2011 the world bore witness to a historic moment: the birth of the Republic of South Sudan. While citizens across South Sudan will be celebrating their long sought after independence, the new country must deal with a considerable set of obstacles to nation-building. From providing basic services to its citizens, to drafting a new constitution, to maintaining security amid internal and external threats, the new government of South Sudan faces challenges ahead.
Agenda
Panel: The Way Forward for the new Republic of South Sudan
- Traci Cook
Resident Director for Southern Sudan
National Democratic Institute (NDI) - Jok Madut Jok
Jennings Randolph Senior Fellow
U.S. Institute of Peace - John Prendergast
Co-Founder
The Enough Project - Jon Temin, moderator
Director, Sudan Programs
U.S. Institute of Peace
Keynote Address: U.S. Engagement with the Republic of South Sudan
- Amb. Johnnie Carson
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs
U.S. Department of State
- David Smock, moderator
Senior Vice President
U.S. Institute of Peace
Explore Further
- Listen to the audio from this event
- Read the keynote address
- Read the News Feature about the event
- Countries and Regions: The Two Sudans
Related Academy Courses
- Rule of Law Practitioners Course
- Land, Property, and Conflict
- Social Reconstruction and Human Security
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace Headquarters
2301 Constitution Avenue NW
Carlucci Auditorium
Washington, D.C. 20037
Inquiries
Please contact Britt Sloan or 202-429-4748 with any questions about this event.
Media
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