Sizzling South Sudan: Why Oil Is Not the Whole Story

After one of the largest economic contractions in history, South Sudan is ready to make a comeback. Bringing the country’s oil rigs back online will result in some immediate gains. Since oil production might have already reached its peak, however, long-term growth will likely come from exploiting the country’s vast agricultural land.

ALEX DE WAAL is Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation and a Research Professor at the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

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