Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)
From Agreement to Action: A Policy Analysis of the Revitalised Peace Agreement in South Sudan
Abstract
This policy analysis article critically examines the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). It employs a hybrid analytical framework combining process tracing and institutional capacity assessment to evaluate progress against core provisions, including security sector reform, transitional justice, and constitution-making. Drawing on primary data from policy documents, implementation timelines, and institutional reports, the analysis identifies a persistent implementation gap characterised by delays, ad hoc measures, and a lack of political will. The article argues that the technocratic focus of international peacebuilding has insufficiently addressed the underlying political marketplace dynamics, leading to formalistic rather than substantive compliance. It concludes with targeted policy recommendations aimed at recalibrating incentives and bolstering domestic accountability mechanisms to foster a more sustainable peace.
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