Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre of Islamic Studies and
Gulf Research Centre, Cambridge (GRCC)

“The Sudan Referendum: Cause for Celebration or Concern?”

5:15pm, Tuesday 15 February 2011

Talk by Professor Tim Niblock

The massive majority recorded by the pro-separation side in the recent referendum in Southern Sudan raises important questions about the future of all parts of Sudan. Will the outstanding issues between North and South be resolved peacefully in time for Southern Sudan to achieve independence as envisaged in July? Will the Southern Sudan constitute a coherent and sustainable political entity? How will the orientation/politics of the northern Sudanese state be affected? Are the two states likely to maintain peaceful
and cordial relations?

Professor Tim Niblock is Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Politics at the University of Exeter.