As Sudan emerges from more than three years of civil war, the country’s military leadership is placing renewed emphasis on rebuilding its intelligence and counterterrorism capabilities, arguing that restoring security is a prerequisite for political stability and economic recovery.

Sovereignty Council Chairman and Commander-in-Chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has directed Sudan’s General Intelligence Service (GIS), led by Lieutenant General Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal, to expand cooperation with neighboring countries and international partners in combating terrorism, organized crime, human trafficking, arms smuggling, and extremist networks operating across the region.

The initiative reflects a broader shift in Sudan’s security strategy. Once internationally isolated for its ties to extremist organizations during the 1990s, Sudan spent years rebuilding........

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