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The analyses in this paper address the lack of updated research on regional politics and Sudan’s relations with neighboring countries. They demonstrate that the Southern Sudanese referendum is a symptom of a shift in regional politics where the influence of countries like Uganda and Ethiopia are in ascension, and that the secession process adds momentum to this shift. The prospects of a new state in the Greater Horn of Africa also add to the regional tension and the Sudan continues to be regarded as a potentially destabilizing element. An overall conclusion is that the neighboring countries have a clear interest in contributing towards a peaceful transition in the Sudan.