Publications

  • Policy Analysis
    LibyaDemocracy and Governance

    Libya: Despite Talks on a Unified Government, Impasse Remains

    Talks last month in Cairo between representatives of Libya’s two rival governments raised hopes over progress in resolving the country’s 10-year political impa…

  • Policy Analysis
    LibyaRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    The Recent Libya-Israel Debacle Is Symptomatic of Larger Problems

    The controversy and severe public backlash surrounding news of a late-August meeting between the Libyan and Israeli foreign ministers in Rome is symptomatic of…

  • Policy Analysis
    North AfricaSecurity and Defense

    The Fate of the Wagner Group in Syria, Libya, and Sudan

    The failed mutiny by Yevgeny Prigozhin has put the fate of his Wagner Group doubt, not only in Ukraine but in several Arab states as well.

  • Policy Analysis
    LibyaConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Despite Libya’s Progress on Election Laws, Deep Divisions Remain

    Recent meetings in Morocco between representatives of Libya’s two main factions, the Government of National Unity (GNU) in the West and the House of Representa…

Multimedia

  • Expert Interview
    LibyaConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The UN and International Intervention in Libya: A Conversation with Ian Martin

    Sep 12, 2022

    Ian Martin and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss current conditions in Libya, as well as international intervention and the UN mission to the country. Martin is a huma…

  • Event Video
    LibyaConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Future of Libya: Prospects for Economic Development and an End to the Conflict

    Aug 30, 2022

    Experts discuss the current state of Libya’s violent conflict and political deadlock, as well as prospects for political resolution and unification, and potent…

  • Event Video
    LibyaDemocracy and Governance

    Libya’s Upcoming Elections and Prospects for Democratic Transition

    Dec 16, 2021

    On December 16, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC held a webinar to discuss the upcoming elections in Libya. Panelists included Tim Eaton, Anas El Gomati, Zahra’…

Webinars & Events

  • Webinar
    LibyaConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Libya’s Frozen Conflict and Potential Ways Forward

    Apr 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss Libya’s current conflict dynamics and potential pathways for peace and justice. 

  • Panel Discussions
    LibyaEnergy and Economics

    The Future of Libya: Prospects for Economic Development and an End to the Conflict

    Aug 30, 2022

    Libya has been stuck in a multifaceted political, security, and economic crisis post-2011. Both the civil war and the increasing fragmentation of governance in…

  • Webinar
    LibyaDemocracy and Governance

    Libya’s Upcoming Elections and Prospects for Democratic Transition

    Dec 16, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Arab Center Washington DC held a webinar to discuss the elections in Libya. Speakers were Anas El Gomati, the Founder and Director of the Sadeq Institute (Liby…

Experts

Gregory Aftandilian
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Gregory Aftandilian

Non-resident Fellow