Podcast appearances and mentions of Susan D Page

From South Sudan to the University of Michigan, A Must-Listen Journey in International Diplomacy and LawAmbassador Susan D. Page has a fantastic story of international diplomacy, peaking with her appointment as the first US Ambassador to South Sudan. Her illustrious career at the US Department of State includes significant roles in Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, Botswana, Rwanda, and more. She has worked directly with the African Union and served as Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Additionally, her intriguing personal story from experiences growing up in America and the influence of her mother, adds a compelling dimension to her distinguished career as an asset to U of M and the State of Michigan.  

Fighting has broken out in Sudan following years of power struggle between the country's military leadership: General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the armed forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).However, the origins of this conflict can be traced back to 1956, when Sudan first gained independence from the British-Egyptian Condominium. Since, Sudan has been a country that has tried to establish a civilian, democratic government time and again, but each time has been derailed by a military coup.In today's episode, host James Patton Rogers is joined by the first US Ambassador to South Sudan, Susan D Page, to help make sense of this complex history. From independence in 1956, through to President Omar al-Bashir's 2019 downfall and the 2021 coup, they assess what the history means for events happening right now, and finally, what steps towards peace could look like.Produced by Elena Guthrie, edited by Annie Coloe.For more Warfare content, subscribe to our Warfare newsletter here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download, go to Android or Apple store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan D. Page served as the first U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan. Honored by the State Department for her leadership in crisis, Ambassador Page spent close to thirty years in the foreign service serving in leadership roles around the world. Ambassador Page joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned on a wide range of topics, including personal and professional development, negotiations and deal-making, and leading in high-stakes situations.

Ten years after South Sudan's independence, Ambassador Susan D. Page joins the Council's Elizabeth Shackelford on Deep Dish to discuss their shared history in the country, what went wrong with statehood, and the lessons the international community must learn for the future.  

In Part II, we talked with Ambassador Page about the South Sudanese Civil War, her experiences on the ground, and serving at the United Nations. To learn more about the Ambassador, follow her on Twitter @susandpage.

In Part 1, we talked with former Ambassador Susan D. Page about U.S. foreign policy in Africa and the Sudanese Civil Wars. To learn more about the Ambassador, follow her on Twitter @susandpage.

This episode is the third and final installment of our in-depth conversation with Ambassador Susan D. Page, who made history at the first U.S. Ambassador to the newly independent nation of South Sudan in 2011. In this closing segment, we explore her arrival to South Sudan as ambassador, the greatest lessons and challenges of her tenure, and her thoughts on the prospects for peace in the nation’s current conflict. Please tune in and enjoy!

This is the second of a three-part episode featuring Amb. Susan D. Page, who made history by serving as the first U.S. ambassador to the newly independent nation of South Sudan in 2011. This segment of our fascinating discussion examines her role in the negotiations that led to the separation of Sudan & South Sudan, as well as her ascent to ambassador. Please check out Episode 1 if you missed it, and enjoy this latest installment!

This is the first of a three-part episode featuring Amb. Susan D. Page. Amb. Page made history by serving as the first U.S. ambassador to the newly independent nation of South Sudan in 2011. Our fascinating discussion explores her deep involvement in governance and rule of law efforts in Sudan; her critical role in the negotiations which led to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement; and her perspectives on the challenges currently facing South Sudan. Please tune in and enjoy!