Kinas og Indiens rolle i et tvedelt Sudan

Time: Tuesday, 23 November at 09.30 – 12.00 hours

Venue: Danish Institute for International Studies, Main Auditorium, ground floor, Strandgade 71, ground floor, 1401 Copenhagen K

Background

Sudan is at an important, historic moment. A referendum vote planned in January 2011 may very likely result in the South becoming an independent state.

Time: Tuesday, 23 November at 09.30 – 12.00 hours

Venue: Danish Institute for International Studies, Main Auditorium, ground floor, Strandgade 71, ground floor, 1401 Copenhagen K

Background

Sudan is at an important, historic moment. A referendum vote planned in January 2011 may very likely result in the South becoming an independent state.

The potential consequence of southern independence has filled international headlines on Sudan with warnings of renewed civil war between the North and South. This possibility will place Chinese and Indian interests, particularly in Sudan’s oil sector, between advancing armies.

Since the landmark signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005, China – and to a lesser extent India – have increasingly become crucial political and economic partners of the ruling National Congress Party in Khartoum.

At the same time, however, both have also followed a necessary hedging strategy by establishing quasi-diplomatic relations with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-run Government of Southern Sudan in Juba.

The adaptation of both to political developments, however, does not leave them invulnerable to present uncertainties revolving around Sudan’s potential spilt.

How has the role of China and India in Sudan changed since the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement?

Has the investment of Asian national oil companies improved conditions for local populations living in oil-bearing regions?

This seminar tackles these critical issues as Sudan’s referendum draws near.

Speakers

* Daniel Large, Research Director, SOAS, London, UK
* Leben Nelson Moro, Assistant Professor, University of Juba, Sudan
* Luke Patey, Project Researcher, DIIS
* Lars-Engberg Pedersen, Senior Researcher, DIIS

PROGRAMME

09.30-09.40
Introduction by Lars-Engberg Pedersen, Senior Researcher, DIIS

09.40-10.00
One China, Two Sudans? by Daniel Large, Research Director, SOAS, London, UK

10.00-10.20
India’s Troubles in an African Oil ‘Paradise’ by Luke Patey, Project Researcher, DIIS

10.20-10.40
Local Relations of Oil Development in Southern Sudan: Displacement, Environmental Impact and Resettlement by Leben Nelson Moro, Assistant Professor, University of Juba, Sudan

10.40-11.00
Coffee Break

11.00-12.00
Open Discussion

Chair: Lars-Engberg Pedersen, Senior Researcher, DIIS

The seminar will be held in English.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Please use our online registration form on http://www.diis.dk/sw101655.asp

And do so no later than Monday, 22 November 2010 at 12.00 noon.

Please await confirmation by e-mail from DIIS for participation.

Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), The Conference Section, Strandgade 56, 1401 Kbn K, tlf. 32 69 87 51, e-mail: [email protected] og web: www.diis.dk