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Lukyanov G.V. Libyan-Sudanese relations in the years 1969–1989

Abstract: the article gives a detailed description of the development of relations between Libya and the Sudan in the period of cooperation and confrontation, the authoritarian regimes of Gaddafi and J. Nimeiri (1969-1985) and the subsequent overthrow of Nimeiri detente (1985-1989), the author proposes a periodization of the bilateral relations in the formal (diplomatic ) and informal (real) levels. The article reveals the motivation of leadership of both countries, the causes of the conflict, its dynamics and main factors (internal and external), the participation of third countries (Egypt, Ethiopia, Chad), and the outcome of short- and long-term historical perspective. The study was based on analysis of the English, French and Russian scientific literature, materials, media, and political public speeches.


Keywords:

history, Africa, Libya, Sudan, Gaddafi, Nimeiri, foreign policy, conflict, authoritarianism, pan-Arabism.


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