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The Questionable Campaign Behind Libya’s Political Isolation Law

MENASource
Mar 26, 2026

As Iran attacks, the US should provide air defense for Iraqi Kurdistan

Washington faces a choice: Continue to defer to Baghdad’s procedural objections while Iran conducts unimpeded strikes on Kurdish territory or acknowledge the strategic reality and take decisive action.

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The Questionable Campaign Behind Libya’s Political Isolation Law

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Mar 17, 2026

A crisis in Egypt could be a warning sign for the global economy 

By
Khalid Azim

Market watchers should keep an eye on Egypt as an oil shock could cause financial turmoil.

Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

The Questionable Campaign Behind Libya’s Political Isolation Law

MENASource
Mar 11, 2026

Three lessons from Libya for the war in Iran

By
Frank Talbot

Any outside power using force to attain a political outcome must define the end state it seeks, align coalition partners around a shared strategy, and establish credible escalation controls.

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Iran

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May 8, 2013

The Questionable Campaign Behind Libya’s Political Isolation Law

By Eric Knecht

The recent passage of a political isolation law in Libya’s General National Congress (GNC), under pressure from armed militants, represents the most significant development during its tenure and threatens to derail the government of Prime Minister Ali Zidan. 

Libya

MENASource

May 8, 2013

The Judiciary and the Brotherhood: A New Confrontation / القضاء و الإخوان؛ مواجهة الجديدة

By Yussef Auf

The moderate Islamist Wasat Party’s initiative to amend the Judicial Authority Law (JAL) was the spark that set off a renewed battle between the judiciary and the ruling party. In principle, the issue is nothing more than a "proposal" for legislative amendments put forth by a representative of a political party in the Shura Council, […]

MENASource

May 8, 2013

Top News: Battle of the Camel Acquittals Upheld by Egyptian Court

By Egypt Source

Egypt’s highest appeals court has upheld the acquittal of 24 loyalists of ousted President Hosni Mubarak tried for organizing the ‘Battle of the Camel,’ an attack on protesters that was a pivotal moment in the country’s 2011 uprising.   GOVERNMENT & OPPOSITION Morsi: Cabinet reshuffle brings ‘new blood’ President Mohamed Morsi held a meeting with […]

MENASource

May 8, 2013

Syria: Geneva Resurrected?

By Frederic C. Hof

US Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Moscow produced a surprising result: a US-Russian agreement to convene an international conference as soon as this month, one that would “bring representatives of the [Syrian] government and the opposition together” to determine how to implement the Syrian political transition agreement reached at Geneva on June 30, […]

Syria

MENASource

May 7, 2013

Syria: Keeping One’s Eye on the Ball

By Frederic C. Hof

The swirling controversy over chemical weapons, red lines, and leaks that the administration is reconsidering giving lethal aid to the Syrian opposition threatens to blur that which should be clear: American objectives in Syria and how to achieve them. While the controversy du jour may well focus the thinking of the US interagency in a […]

Russia Syria

MENASource

May 7, 2013

Profiling Egypt’s New Ministers

By Nancy Messieh

Nine new ministers were sworn in Tuesday after a minor cabinet reshuffle was announced, following several days of delays. The nine ministries affected by the changes are the ministries of justice, parliamentary affairs, petroleum, antiquities, agriculture, finance, planning, culture, and investment. 

MENASource

May 7, 2013

Top News: Nine New Ministers Announced, Political Forces React to Cabinet Reshuffle

By Egypt Source

  A cabinet reshuffle was announced on Tuesday morning after days of expectations. The new reshuffle included nine ministries: justice, parliamentary affairs, petroleum, antiquities, agriculture, finance, planning, culture, and investment. 

MENASource

May 7, 2013

Frustration and Isolation in Libya

By Karim Mezran and Fadel Lamen

The next few weeks in Libya will be extremely critical for the government of Prime Minister Ali Zidan. Passage of the so-called political isolation law is a clear sign that the offensive organized against the prime minister by a coalition of opponents has been successful. There is no doubt, that the law, which bans from […]

Libya

MENASource

May 6, 2013

Emigration at Easter: Fight, Flight, and Resignation

By Jayson Casper

“I have nightmares every couple of days,” said Sara Shuhdi, a 23 year old assistant professor of analytical chemistry at the German University of Cairo. “I don’t see a bright future for Egypt; maybe it would be better for me if I left.” Fifty-five days of fasting concluded on Coptic Easter, celebrated this year on May […]

MENASource

May 6, 2013

Top News: Egypt’s Imminent Cabinet Reshuffle

By Egypt Source

The Egyptian cabinet will be reshuffled by the end of the week, a state-run newspaper reported, pointing to a delay in efforts to revamp a government widely criticized for failing to get the economy moving and to conclude a much-needed IMF loan deal. Recent reports indicate, however, that the changes may come sooner.  GOVERNMENT & […]

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