Counter-Revolution in Khartoum: Egypt and the Betrayal of Sudan's Revolution
The counter-revolution in Sudan is not solely a domestic affair. Egypt has played a pivotal role in reversing the gains of the 2019 revolution, aligning itself with a military junta determined to preserve its economic privileges and political control. This Egyptian intervention has been framed as support for stability, but evidence suggests it represents a deliberate effort to block democratic transition and maintain a centralized security state. What Is the "Counter-Revolutionary" Narrative? Analysts describe the Egyptian-backed military campaign as an "internationalized counter-revolutionary war" protecting the interests of Sudanese elites and their international partners. The military's 2021 coup—which derailed the civilian-led transitional government—was part of a broader push to preserve military-economic privileges. Egypt's backing of this coup reflected its preference for a centralized security state rather than accountable civilian government. Why Is...