Economist Podcasts Bashir and present danger: Sudan’s coup
Apr 12, 2019
Tim Cross, Technology editor at The Economist, brings his insights on Bitcoin's decade-long journey, discussing its flaws and volatile nature. He also connects the recent coup in Sudan, a pivotal moment for democracy, to global themes like financial instability. The conversation dives into the complexities of human evolution, spotlighting discoveries like Homo luzonensis and the interplay among ancient species. Together, these topics illuminate our present challenges and the intricate story of humanity's past.
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Sudan's Coup Cycle
- Sudan has a history of coups, with dictators being overthrown in 1964, 1985, and now.
- The Sudanese are historically minded and aware of these cycles of dictatorship and attempted democracy.
Disconnected Elite
- Richard Cockett met Sudan's ruling elite, including Omar al-Bashir, and observed their certainty in their right to rule.
- They were ignorant of the country's realities beyond Khartoum, disconnected from the poverty and repression.
Economic Crisis and Demonstrations
- South Sudan's secession in 2011 took much of Sudan's oil wealth, weakening the state's ability to appease the population.
- Demonstrations began in December as protests against rising food prices, spreading nationwide and evolving into a movement against Bashir.