This research aims to shed light on the continuing expansion of the military’s role in Sudanese politics, the efforts of civilian forces to contain this phenomenon, and the outcomes of those efforts. It focuses on the manifestations, causes, and consequences of the growing militarization during Sudan’s three periods of military rule. The study assumes that the political role of the Sudanese military has continued to expand, accompanied by the widespread militarization of political, social, and economic life in Sudan and a continuous decline in democracy. It argues that this is attributable to partisan conflicts, the weakening of civil society, and the limited strength of a political culture supportive of democracy. The research further argues that reducing the military’s political role and containing the phenomenon of militarization require agreement between civilian and military forces on a comprehensive national project, the development of political parties’ capacities, the strengthening of civil society, the promotion of democratic culture, the development of mechanisms for civilian oversight of the military, and the reinforcement of mechanisms for democratic transition in general. Link:  Siyassat71-2024-Makkawi