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Beyond the Signatory: A Policy Analysis of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and its Implementation Challenges

Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Associate Professor of Politics, Peace, and Security; Principal, Graduate College, University of Juba; SUSI Scholar on U.S. Foreign Policy
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19475822
Published: July 26, 2025

Abstract

This policy analysis article critically examines the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), the cornerstone of the nation's peace process. It employs a structured policy assessment framework to evaluate progress against key benchmarks, including security sector reform, transitional justice, and constitution-making. The analysis draws on primary data from policy documents, implementation timelines, and institutional reports to identify systemic bottlenecks. The article argues that the technocratic implementation of the R-ARCSS is fundamentally undermined by a lack of political will, persistent elite fragmentation, and a failure to address localised conflict drivers. It concludes with targeted policy recommendations aimed at revitalising the peace process and fostering sustainable political stability.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2025). Beyond the Signatory: A Policy Analysis of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and its Implementation Challenges. African Peace Studies (Political Science focus), Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19475822

Keywords

Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS)Transitional GovernanceSecurity Sector Reform (SSR)Hybrid PeacebuildingElite BargainingPolitical WillLocal Peace Committees

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