In collaboration with the African Center for Research and Policy Studies (AfroPolicy) in Turkey, the Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) organized an online panel discussion on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The session addressed the current situation in Sudan and the evolving crisis facing the country, featuring contributions from a number of experts in Sudanese and political affairs. The session opened with a welcoming address by Dr. Mohamed Chihi, Executive Director of GISR at HBKU. After greeting the guests and participants, he underscored Sudan’s critical importance to both the Arab and African regions due to its strategic location and its substantial impact on regional and international security.