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

Feb 8, 2017

Mezran Quoted by the Times on Russia and Libya

By Karim Mezran

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MENASource

Feb 1, 2017

Trump’s Executive Order by the Numbers

By Emily Burchfield and Rachel Kreisman

On January 27, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order on immigration, titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.” The order places a ban on the entry of foreign nationals from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen for 90 days; suspends all refugee admissions for 120 days; and […]

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MENASource

Jan 26, 2017

Stability in Europe’s Southern Neighborhood: A Priority for Malta’s EU Presidency

By Matthew Lowell and Frank Talbot

The recent ripples of insecurity across the southern Mediterranean have presented profound challenges for the European Union (EU).  While Libya and Syria continue to experience protracted violence and lawlessness, many other countries in the region face acute economic and social difficulties.

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MENASource

Jan 25, 2017

Why Libya’s Stability Matters to the Region

By Elissa Miller

As it enters its sixth year, the crisis in Libya shows no signs of abating. The UN-backed unity government seems to be teetering on the edge of collapse, and clashes threaten to escalate between eastern and western forces. Withdrawal from Libya could have negative consequences for western interests, and the United States—under the Trump administration—could […]

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In the News

Jan 19, 2017

Eljarh in Al-Monitor: What Game Is Russia Playing in Libya?

By Mohamed Eljarh

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In the News

Jan 18, 2017

Mezran Quoted by the Daily Star on Russia, Libya, and the United States

By Karim Mezran

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In the News

Jan 17, 2017

Mezran Quoted by Reuters on Khalifa Haftar’s Visit to a Russian Aircraft Carrier

By Karim Mezran

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Libya Russia

In the News

Jan 6, 2017

Eljarh Quoted by Agence France-Presses on the Power Struggle in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

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MENASource

Jan 4, 2017

The Case for Wider US Engagement in Libya

By Karim Mezran

As the situation on the ground in Libya continues to deteriorate, many fear a complete descent into chaos. The successful operation against the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) in Sirte—formally conducted under the authority of the UN-sponsored and Tripoli-based Government of National Agreement (GNA)—but largely dominated by the Misrata militias, put the latter in close […]

Libya

In the News

Jan 3, 2017

Eljarh Quoted by Fanack Chronicle on Sirte and ISIS

By Mohamed Eljarh

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