South Sudan’s Civil War: Violence, Insurgency and Failed Peacemaking

"The most definitive account yet of America's debacle in South Sudan and the South Sudanese civil war. Young prophetically warned of South Sudan's fate in his last book. This time, everyone should listen. No outsider has a closer or more clear-eyed view of South Sudan's rebel movement." –Alan Boswell, journalist

"Combining insights from recent history with rigorous research, Young's timely study shows how outside attempts to create peace wrought endless havoc for the people of South Sudan. A must read for all those looking to put things right." –Atta El-Battahani, University of Khartoum

"Young tells a sad story about Sudan and South Sudan, about human nature and American meddling, based on countless conversations with the key actors. It might disillusion many readers, but it rings true." –Günther Schlee, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology

"John Young describes the appalling events in South Sudan since 2013 with clarity and insight. He has a written a book that anyone wanting to know about South Sudan now will need to read." –Tim Allen, London School of Economics