Cameron Hudson

Senior Fellow, Africa Program
Cameron Hudson

Cameron Hudson is a senior fellow in the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He was previously a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center, where his research focused on the democratic transitions and conflict in the Horn of Africa. Previously, Cameron served as the executive director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Center for the Prevention of Genocide. Prior to that, Cameron served in a number of roles across the U.S. government. At the State Department, he served as the chief of staff to successive presidential special envoys for Sudan during the period of South Sudan’s separation from Sudan and the Darfur genocide. He also served during the Bush administration as the director for African affairs on the staff of the National Security Council at the White House. He started his government career as an intelligence analyst in the Africa Directorate at the Central Intelligence Agency. He has also worked in democracy and governance with the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the International Organization on Migration. His commentary on Africa issues has been featured by, among other outlets, the BBC, Al Jazeera, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, Voice of America, and National Public Radio. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

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A Dire Crisis in Sudan: A Global Call to Action

Sudan's war is spiraling into a regional proxy conflict, with drones, foreign fighters, and arms flows reshaping the battlefield. Without urgent U.S.-led engagement to rein in external actors, Sudan and the region risks wider destabilization.

Congressional Testimony by Cameron Hudson — May 22, 2025

Can South Africa’s President Fix His Bilateral Relationship with Washington?

Cyril Ramaphosa’s Oval Office meeting with President Trump is a high-risk, low-reward encounter that is likely to accelerate a decline in bilateral relations unless the South African comes prepared to reverse many of his country’s most cherished foreign policy positions.

Critical Questions by Cameron Hudson — May 19, 2025

South Africa Cannot Have It Both Ways

The deterioration in U.S.-South Africa relations has been building in Washington over many administrations. A complex mix of geopolitics, race relations, and foreign policy differences means that addressing these myriad challenges won’t be fast or easy.

Commentary by Cameron Hudson — April 2, 2025

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South Africa Cannot Have It Both Ways

An audio version of “South Africa Cannot Have It Both Ways,” a new commentary by CSIS's Cameron Hudson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Cameron Hudson — April 2, 2025

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A New Phase in Sudan’s Civil War

Sudan’s army won a strategic and symbolic victory in taking back the Presidential Palace, ushering in a new phase of the war that could alleviate the humanitarian crisis and open the door to peace talks—if the international community is prepared to act.

Critical Questions by Cameron Hudson — March 24, 2025

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A New Phase in Sudan’s Civil War

An audio version of “A New Phase in Sudan’s Civil War,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Cameron Hudson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Cameron Hudson — March 24, 2025

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What Does the Expulsion of Pretoria’s Ambassador Mean for U.S.–South Africa Relations?

An audio version of “What Does the Expulsion of Pretoria’s Ambassador Mean for U.S.–South Africa Relations?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo, and Catherine Nzuki. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo, and Catherine Nzuki — March 20, 2025

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Kenya's Emergence as a Regional Power

As Kenya continues to navigate its regional and global responsibilities, its leadership in diplomacy, economic development, and climate resilience will shape Africa’s future.

Event — February 26, 2025