Libya

Democracy Is Discipline and Self-Restraint

By Odeh Aburdene

The Arab uprisings over the last twenty months have shown that power flows from the bottom up, and people eventually will defy unjust tyranny and oppression. The Arab uprisings are a testament to the power of the powerless.

From Militia Violence to Terrorism?

By Karim Mezran and Katherine Mulberger

The internal security crisis in Libya is becoming increasingly dire. The period between August 1st and 28th saw an incredible escalation of violence, particularly car bombings and assassination attempts. The breakdown in security, which included the destruction of several mosques and shrines, prompted the US Department of State to issue a severe travel warning for […]

Libya’s Choice: National Reconciliation or Chaos

By Karim Mezran

The three bombs that exploded on August 19 in Tripoli should serve as a serious wake up call for the country. It is a miracle that they did not cause more than the two deaths and four injuries than they did. Libyan security forces have no doubt that the sponsors as well as the perpetrators […]

Libya: The Election of Magarief and National Reconciliation

By Karim Mezran

The election of Mohammed Magarief as president of Libya’s General National Congress on August 10 is a sign of the Libyan people’s search for unity and will to continue on the path toward democratization. Despite increasing security problems and the many centrifugal pressures present in the Libyan polity, the Congress managed to elect a president […]

Libya’s First Elections: A Preliminary Look at Results and Outlook

On July 11, the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East at the Atlantic Council hosted a panel of experts to discuss the preliminary election results and the political outlook for the Libya.

Libya’s Transition: Prospects for Elections and the Way Forward

Libya’s Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur joined the Atlantic Council on June 5 for a discussion hosted by the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East and moderated by Senior Fellow Karim Mezran.