Meet the US policy wonks who invented South Sudan

Here's a lovely tale of first world "we-know-what's-best-for-everybody" paternalism sketching out how America invented South Sudan.

One hell of a feel-good story, ain't it?

Ya gotta love their sense of adventure and intrigue...

The Emperor.

The Spear-carrier.

Here is South Sudan today.

Hundreds dead, tens of thousands displaced, ethnic violence rampant.

Great job, fellas!