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Jan 19, 2016

Mezran Quoted by La Stampa on the Defection of a Member of Libya’s Newly Composed Presidency Council

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

In the News

Jan 17, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by Al Jazeera on Libya’s Chances of Fighting Off ISIS

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Oct. 5, 2015

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Jan 13, 2016

Jens Stoltenberg: NATO’s Role in Fighting Terrorism

By Jens Stoltenberg, Newsweek

NATO is at the forefront of the fight against international terrorism. The aim of its biggest-ever operation was to deny safe haven to international terrorists in Afghanistan.

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Jan 9, 2016

Mezran Quoted by International Business Times on ISIS Selling Libya’s Oil

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

MENASource

Jan 8, 2016

ISIS Expansion in Libya and the Government of National Accord

By Karim Mezran

Libya’s Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) branch has expanded its grip on Libyan territory through multiple parallel tactics and the sluggish pace of negotiations between the feuding governments in Tripoli and Beida has contributed to this expansion.

Libya

In the News

Jan 7, 2016

Eljarh on Bombings in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

Agence France-Presse quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh on bombing attacks against a police academy in Zliten, Libya:

Libya

In the News

Jan 7, 2016

Mezran on the ISIS Oil Trade in Libya

By Karim Mezran

International Business Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Karim Mezran on ISIS’ ability to obtain and sell oil from Libya:

Libya

MENASource

Jan 6, 2016

A Constitution for Libya: A Futile Debate?

By Fadel Lamen and Karim Mezran

Talking about and discussing a constitution for Libya at this moment may seem a futile exercise. The situation on the ground is such that even the simplest idea of a Libyan State may seem surreal, given the diverse interests battling for control of the country and its resources.

Libya

In the News

Dec 24, 2015

Mezran on Libya Peace Agreement

By Karim Mezran

Voice of America quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Karim Mezran on how the Libya peace agreement still faces security challenges and instability:

Libya

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Dec 22, 2015

Eljarh on Libya Peace Negotiations

By Mohamed Eljarh

Foreign Policy quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh on the chief UN negotiators for the Libyan peace deal:

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