The Butterfly Effect and Its Cumulative Role in Promoting Social and Political Change in Sudan

Authors

  • Fawzi Ahmed Abdullah Slom Pan African University, Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences, Governance and Regional Integration, Sudan
  • Ibrahim Ali Babo Ali Pan African University, Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences, Governance and Regional Integration, Sudan

Keywords:

Butterfly Effect, Nonviolent Resistance, Political Change, Social Change, Sudan

Abstract

The Butterfly Effect, a concept originating from chaos theory, has been increasingly applied to understanding political and social change, particularly in contexts of repression. This study, focusing on Sudan’s recent history, explores how small, localized actions can catalyze broader social and political transformations. The article integrates primary and secondary data collection methods to understand the Butterfly Effect in grassroots resistance. Data Collection is based on primary and secondary data; the primary data is collected from 15 in-depth interviews with key figures from the Salmiya Group and other grassroots movements. The interviews focused on their strategies, challenges, and perspectives on nonviolent resistance and community mobilization. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, targeting individuals directly involved in resistance efforts to provide detailed insights. Secondary Data Analyzed news articles, reports, and social media content documenting the activities of Sudanese resistance movements. Historical accounts of Sudan’s 2019 revolution and the 2021 military coup were included to contextualize the findings and examine the themes and patterns in resistance strategies, including nonviolent resistance, social media activism, and community mobilization.

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Published

2025-02-01

How to Cite

Slom, F. A. A., & Ali, I. A. B. (2025). The Butterfly Effect and Its Cumulative Role in Promoting Social and Political Change in Sudan. Journal of International Relations and Peace, 2(1), 10–16. Retrieved from https://journals.e-palli.com/home/index.php/jirp/article/view/3985