Libya

With its proximity to Europe, its significant oil reserves, and its strategic importance to the stability of the North Africa region, the ongoing turmoil in Libya is a concern for the United States and its allies. Rival factions serving as proxies to competing regional powers continue to destabilize the country and hamper any national dialogue efforts. The role of the United States and Europe will be essential in encouraging dialogue, supporting the arms embargo, and contributing to any post-war economic revitalization plan.

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In the News

Jul 24, 2017

Mezran Featured in ISPI on Foreign Actors in Libya’s Crisis Report

By Karim Mezran

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In the News

Jul 24, 2017

Mezran Quoted in La Repubblica on Crisis in Libya

By Karim Mezran

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In the News

Jul 23, 2017

Miller in The Arab Weekly: The Gulf Crisis is Complicating the State of Play in Libya

By Elissa Miller

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In the News

Jul 19, 2017

Eljarh Quoted in Reuters on Libyan Commander Haftar’s Intent to Extend Power

By Mohamed Eljarh

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In the News

Jul 18, 2017

Miller in Foreign Affairs: Filling the Vacuum in Libya

By Elissa Miller

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In the News

Jul 18, 2017

Miller in Foreign Affairs: Filling the Vacuum in Libya

By Elissa Miller

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In the News

Jul 13, 2017

Eljarh Joins The Newsmakers to Discuss Popular Support for Haftar

By Mohamed Eljarh

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MENASource

Jul 11, 2017

A Larger US Role in Libya?

By Karim Mezran and Elissa Miller

As the chaos in Libya continues, recent reports indicate that the United States is considering ramping up its diplomatic and military involvement in Libya.  On July 10, CNN reported that the Trump administration could soon finalize a new policy for Libya to expand US presence in the country. If realized, a new policy for Libya […]

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Issue Brief

Jul 11, 2017

Libya: From intervention to proxy war

By Karim Mezran and Elissa Miller

More than six years after Libya’s 2011 revolution against Muammar al-Qaddafi, the situation in the country is significantly more complex and dangerous. The failure of the 2011 NATO intervention to assist the country with a comprehensive stabilization process led to rapid deterioration on the ground and created an opportunity for external actors to pursue competing […]

Libya Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

Jul 11, 2017

Libya: From intervention to proxy war

By Karim Mezran and Elissa Miller

In this issue brief, Dr. Karim Mezran and Elissa Miller explore the dynamics of regional and international actors most involved in Libya’s proxy conflict, as well as recent incidents of escalation that threaten to further destabilize the country.

Libya Politics & Diplomacy

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