Concise Words for a Sudanese Policy That Pleases Friends   Captain Mohamed Hassan Al-Tahir

Date: April 28, 2028

There is an undeniable historical truth expressed in the saying: “Every person of fortune is envied.” Sudan, with its immense natural wealth, has always been and continues to be a target for others—not only because of its water and agricultural resources, but also due to its geographical position that makes it a beating heart in Africa and the Arab world.

There is also a wisdom attributed to Ali ibn Abi Talib—or to him as some works were attributed, like The Book of Merits and Flaws to Al-Jahiz and The Ring of the Dove to Ibn Hazm al-Zahiri—which says: “Whoever wants to know a man’s inner self should test his outward appearance.”

Although this maxim was intended as a golden rule for studying human psychology, it also applies to natural sciences. Sudan’s outward appearance is fertile land and flowing rivers, while its inner reality holds treasures of goodness and the capacity for self-sufficiency. Yet, unfair regional water agreements and the imposition of harmful fertilizers that damage its agriculture reveal the scale of the systematic targeting of its potential—obvious to any observer except Sudanese themselves. This leads us to the pressing question:

– Are Sudanese morals the reason for this harassment?

The Sudanese are known for generosity, simplicity, and kindness. These traits may be exploited by opportunists who mistake gentleness for weakness, while in reality it is a form of soft power. History proves that morals can be a decisive weapon in distinguishing between solution and calamity:

– The morals of the Negus led to just solutions and protection for the oppressed.

– The morals of Pharaoh led to disaster and destruction.

Therefore, Sudanese policy that deters enemies must be built on the understanding that:

– Kindness does not mean surrender.

– Generosity does not mean negligence.

What is required is a balanced policy whose motto is: interest as the driver, but morals as the ruler, observing the following priorities:

– Protecting water resources from plunder by revisiting regional agreements.

– Reforming agriculture through modern methods and strict monitoring of inputs.

– Employing Sudanese morals as soft power in international relations, while showing firmness when necessary.

In this way, Sudan becomes a model of policy that combines wisdom and strength—between the justice of the Negus and the firmness that deters every Pharaoh, ancient or newly born.