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LibyaRegional Relations and GeopoliticsLibya: Between Proxy War and International Failure
Apr 14, 2020Khalil Al-AnaniThe domestic, regional, and international players of the Libyan conflict continue to fuel the civil war nine years after the toppling of Muammar Qadhafi.
- Policy Analysis
Turkey’s Growing Role in Libya: Motives, Background, and Responses
Jan 9, 2020There are fears that external interventions in Libya may prolong its conflict and threaten the future and territorial integrity of the country. Read this analy…
- Policy Analysis
Is Turkey Playing with Fire in Libya?
Jan 6, 2020Turkish troops aim to buttress Libya's Government of National Accord, but escalating tensions in the Mediterranean may actually harm both Ankara and Tripoli.
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The Libya-Turkey Memorandum of Understanding: Local and Regional Repercussions
Jan 2, 2020The signing of the Libyan-Turkish memorandum of understanding on maritime sovereignty in the Eastern Mediterranean has coincided with increased tensions both w…
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LibyaUS Foreign PolicyThe Trump Administration Tries a New Policy in Libya
Dec 18, 2019Gregory AftandilianWashington is now firmly pressing Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar to stop his offensive on Tripoli and allow for a negotiated settlement with the GNA. With so …
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LibyaUS Foreign PolicyThe Conflict in Libya Resurfaces on Washington’s Agenda
Nov 27, 2019Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery discusses the renewed interest in both Congress and the Trump Administration to address the ongoing conflict in Libya and asks whether the Un…
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Libya’s Stalemate Could Lead to Dreaded Partition
Sep 17, 2019While domestic competition and outside intervention are fueling the dangerous Libyan conflict, General Haftar’s challenge to the GNA and rejection of UN mediat…
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Libya and the Outsiders: Games of Power
May 22, 2019Despite President Trump’s ill-advised contact with Khalifa Haftar as the general attacked Tripoli, it is still possible for the United States to play an import…
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Haftar’s Losing Hand and Scenarios for Libya
May 17, 2019To achieve peace and stability, Libyans must find common ground and shared goals to devise a cohesive plan for resolving domestic grievances in a constructive …
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Haftar’s Attempted Coup and Trump’s Collusion over Libya
Apr 23, 2019It is doubtful that Haftar’s campaign against Tripoli will end Libya’s chaos; indeed, it is likely to exacerbate and extend the country’s civil war and increas…
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Correcting Libya’s Imbalance
Mar 19, 2019The international community must help Libya avoid renewed authoritarianism and political and military chaos by supporting UN efforts to hold elections and help…
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Libyans Should Decide Their Own Future: An Interview with Hani Shennib
Nov 20, 2018The failure to address the root causes of the Libyan conflict is the main reason why Libya has not arrived at a peaceful resolution to its ongoing troubles.

