Dr Yahia H. Zoubir Dr Yahia H. Zoubir

Algeria: Preventing Chaos

Dr Yahia H. Zoubir examines Algeria's foreign policy towards Libya a decade on from the revolution.

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Hafsa Halawa Hafsa Halawa

Egypt: In Deep Waters

Hafsa Halawa examines Egypt's foreign policy towards Libya a decade on from the revolution.

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Dr Usaama al-Azami Dr Usaama al-Azami

Why Words Matter: The Problem with the Term Islamist

The term Islamist is used to describe both violent anti-democratic groups like Islamic State as well as non-violent democratic groups like the Muslim Brotherhood. Dr Usaama al-Azami analyses the pernicious effects of blurring the lines between these two opposed groups, arguing that this blurring plays into the hands of authoritarians.

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Dr Andreas Krieg Dr Andreas Krieg

Ninety two days: How Mercenaries Shape Libya’s Conflict and its Resolution

Foreign mercenaries who shaped Libya's civil war have been set a three month deadline to leave the country as part of a recent UN brokered ceasefire agreement. Dr Andreas Krieg analyses how foreign powers shaped Libya's war through mercenaries and could define the UN's latest attempt to bring lasting peace.

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Asma Khalifa Asma Khalifa

Living in the Shadows of Authoritarianism

As political talks enter a crucial phase to end Libya’s civil war, international bodies warn Libya’s indigenous and ethnic minority communities are in the top 10 globally most at risk from violence. Asma Khalifa analyses why this is, how indigenous identity was systematically erased in Libya, and it’s authoritarian purpose.

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Anas El Gomati Anas El Gomati

Could Libya be Partitioned?

Strongman Khalifa Haftar has lost the initiative, and it looks as if the only option left for his international backers is to divide the country.

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Tarek Megerisi and Michael Meyer-Resende Tarek Megerisi and Michael Meyer-Resende

Egyptian Lessons to Libya - and why Consensus is Key

The General National Congress adoption of the law to set up and elect the Constitutional Assembly. The Egyptian case shows the importance of a larger support than just ‘simple majoritarianism’ in a case like this.

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Anas El Gomati Anas El Gomati

Why Libya’s “Isolation Law” threatens Progress

The ’isolation law’ and the power of the new Isolation Commission might affect the stability of Libya negatively, since not only this who held a senior position in the Gadhafi regime but also intellectuals, civil servants and more will be prevented from participation in politic for a decade.

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Fayruz Abdulhadi Fayruz Abdulhadi

Libya’s Liquidity Crisis

The development of the Libyan Dinar is still linked to foreign economies. A situation that needs to be changed ignorer for the Libyan currency to become stable in the longterm.

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