Sudan: Turkey as mediator amid growing tensions

As tensions continue to rise in Sudan, Turkey decides to play the role of intermediary, from the height of its regional influence. The country invites itself to the negotiating table and offers mediation which, it must be admitted, could well be the one that saves the day. At a time when the United Arab Emirates is adopting a posture of influence, the complex game of diplomacy is once again being activated in this already fragile region.

Turkey, a key player

With its history of ambitions, Turkey appears as a key player in the Middle East political landscape. Its president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, never intended to retire from diplomacy. With the promise of resolving the Sudanese conflict, Ankara is betting on playing the role of diplomatic boss. But can we really trust a country that juggles the interests of its allies? Turkey knows how to play its assets, and in this matter, it could well have the last word.

The Emirates, a heavyweight not to be overlooked

On the other hand, the UAE, with its expansionist frenzy on the African continent, is not new to this. Its reluctance to fully engage in the Sudanese crisis this time around raises questions. Do they really have anything to gain? The Emirates are known for their ability to influence discussions, but here they seem hesitant. By seeing themselves worn down in this way, their image as well as their strategy risks being tarnished. In an environment where every gesture counts, this reluctance could well be interpreted as a sign of weakness.

An uncertain future for Sudan

The Sudanese people, for their part, are eagerly awaiting the international players to finally agree on how to break this impasse. Between the hope of mediation and the ambient skepticism, the situation risks remaining unclear. The Turkish intervention and the Emirati wait-and-see attitude could turn into a domino game, where each move has its consequences on the prelude to the long-awaited peace.

In the end, the question that remains is: will this Turkish mediation really be able to make a difference in a country ravaged by repeated conflicts? History teaches us that good intentions are not always enough, and that behind every initiative, there are also hidden unacknowledged interests. While Sudan remains a terrain of political and social conflicts, the international scene could well be the key to its redemption… or its decline.