The Sudan Crisis: The Politics of 'Genocide'

As the humanitarian crisis in Sudan's Darfur region continues to rage, peace talks have come and gone, while international pressure has been inconsistent and ineffective. Only one player — the United States — has boldly proclaimed the crisis as "genocide" on the part of the Khartoum regime. This stance, however, is less a call to action in the much-neglected African state than a move for political gain — and, perhaps, for broader geopolitical objectives.