International Organizations at Odds with Global and Regional Players
By Wolfgang Mühlberger
Since Colonel Gaddafi’s demise in late 2011, Libya has embarked on a political transition marked by conflict and uncertainty. The meddling of external players has increased fragmentation and polarization along multiple emerging fault lines. Read More
By Tarek Megerisi
Europe’s competing policies on Libya have resulted in its mismanagement of the conflict, contributed to an acute crisis in its neighbourhood, and created an image of European incoherence and weakness.
By Tim Eaton
This is the third article in a series on hybrid armed actors in the Middle East. Be sure to read the first and second essays. The concept for the series emerged from a Chatham House project on the same topic. Read More
By Simona Ross, Stefan Wolff, and Alexandre Marc
Amidst the pandemic and an unprecedented economic downturn, millions of people continue to face the compounding effects of violent conflict. Read More
International Organizations at Odds with Global and Regional Players
By Wolfgang Mühlberger
Since Colonel Gaddafi’s demise in late 2011, Libya has embarked on a political transition marked by conflict and uncertainty. The meddling of external players has increased fragmentation and polarization along multiple emerging fault lines. Read More
By Tarek Megerisi
Europe’s competing policies on Libya have resulted in its mismanagement of the conflict, contributed to an acute crisis in its neighbourhood, and created an image of European incoherence and weakness.
By Samer Al-Atrush
The prime minister had pledged to step down, but an about face has seen him angling to stay on in a new role, officials say. Read More
International Organizations at Odds with Global and Regional Players
By Wolfgang Mühlberger
Since Colonel Gaddafi’s demise in late 2011, Libya has embarked on a political transition marked by conflict and uncertainty. The meddling of external players has increased fragmentation and polarization along multiple emerging fault lines. Read More
By Peter Fabricius
The ceasefire has held since October, but will it hold until elections on 24 December? Read More
By Tarek Megerisi
Europe’s competing policies on Libya have resulted in its mismanagement of the conflict, contributed to an acute crisis in its neighbourhood, and created an image of European incoherence and weakness.
By Emadeddin Badi
In contemporary Libya, a panoply of state and non-state actors forms an unconventional security apparatus.
By Deniz Citak
At this point, key players are increasingly willing to engage in political solutions and have expressed such a desire. Read More
By Federica Saini Fasanotti
Ten years after the 2011 revolution that overthrew Gadhafi, Libya’s civil war has not been resolved. Read More
By Antonino Occhiuto & Dylan Yachyshen
Joe Biden has shown an interest in maintaining stability and strengthening alliances, in contrast with Trump’s hesitance to intervene in foreign nations.
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By Tarek Megerisi
Europe’s competing policies on Libya have resulted in its mismanagement of the conflict, contributed to an acute crisis in its neighbourhood, and created an image of European incoherence and weakness.
Despite a reported breakthrough in mid-January, there are still many steps to take before an interim unity government can emerge in Libya. Read More
By Emadeddin Badi
In contemporary Libya, a panoply of state and non-state actors forms an unconventional security apparatus.
In Libya, those who seek citizenship must often provide evidence they don’t have of lives and events that happened on Libyan soil decades ago, but are put to the test of modern bureaucracy.
Criteria are inconsistent and practicalities obscure. Full civil rights remain a distant dream for some of the most vulnerable groups in the country. Read More
By Emadeddin Badi
In contemporary Libya, a panoply of state and non-state actors forms an unconventional security apparatus.
By Patrick Wintour
Outgoing acting envoy Stephanie Williams also urges foreign powers to withdraw troops and mercenaries from country. Read More
In Libya, those who seek citizenship must often provide evidence they don’t have of lives and events that happened on Libyan soil decades ago, but are put to the test of modern bureaucracy.
Criteria are inconsistent and practicalities obscure. Full civil rights remain a distant dream for some of the most vulnerable groups in the country. Read More
By Andrew England
Activists and revolutionaries reflect on their struggles for reform in the countries they fought to free.
By Giorgio Cafiero and Lisa Watanabe
The US has maintained a relatively passive approach to Libya under President Donald Trump, whose administration largely left the Libyan dossier to Egypt, several Arab Gulf states, Turkey, Europeans, and Russia. Read More
Need for Investigation, Accountability
An extrajudicial killing execution is the killing of a person by governmental authorities without the sanction of any judicial proceeding or legal process. They often target political, trade union, dissident, religious and social figures.
By Andrew England
Activists and revolutionaries reflect on their struggles for reform in the countries they fought to free.
By Mohamed Eljarh
This chapter takes stock of six years of failed efforts to bring stability and political reconciliation to Libya, identifying major local actors involved in post-Gaddafi Libya and focussing on the primary internal barriers to stabilization and an effective transition. Read More
By Mohamed Eljarh
This chapter takes stock of six years of failed efforts to bring stability and political reconciliation to Libya, identifying major local actors involved in post-Gaddafi Libya and focussing on the primary internal barriers to stabilization and an effective transition. Read More
Need for Investigation, Accountability
An extrajudicial killing execution is the killing of a person by governmental authorities without the sanction of any judicial proceeding or legal process. They often target political, trade union, dissident, religious and social figures. Read More
By Andrew England
Activists and revolutionaries reflect on their struggles for reform in the countries they fought to free.
By Severin Carrell
The family of the Libyan convicted for the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, are lodging an appeal to the UK supreme court after Scottish judges threw out a miscarriage of justice case. Read More
By Frederic Wehrey
Restoring and reforming the policing sector has long been regarded as one of the critical tasks of post-conflict reconstruction, essential for service delivery, the promotion of the rule-of-law, and the protection of elected institutions. Read More
By Jalel Harchaoui
Russia has been doing well in Libya — and it likes the fact that few seem to notice it.
By Mohamed Eljarh
This chapter takes stock of six years of failed efforts to bring stability and political reconciliation to Libya, identifying major local actors involved in post-Gaddafi Libya and focussing on the primary internal barriers to stabilization and an effective transition. Read More
By David Linfield
By pushing economic liberalization in the Middle East without requiring transparency and fighting corruption, international donors have allowed the region’s elites to hog power and resources. The result is a combustible mix of anger and disillusionment. Read More
The Middle East and North Africa region is increasingly dominated by non-state armed groups wielding significant military and governance power. European governments need a deeper engagement strategy to draw these powerful actors into inclusive political processes and power-sharing structures that can help stabilise the region. Read More
By Peter Kirechu
There is a U.N. embargo prohibiting arms shipments to Libya, but it is an abject failure. Read More