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Libya

Content

In the News

Jun 12, 2023

Mezran joins SKY24 to discuss Tunisia’s current trends

Italian North Africa

MENASource

Jun 1, 2023

Is Egypt planning a full-scale invasion of Sudan? 

By Shahira Amin

With the evacuation of foreigners from Sudan nearly complete, expectations are that an Egyptian military invasion of Sudan is imminent.

East Africa Middle East

MENASource

May 31, 2023

Time to double down: ICC arrest warrants in Libya are a great start but Libyans deserve more

By Christopher "Kip" Hale

While these ICC arrest warrants may be the accountability spark Libya desperately needs, the country will require more to be uprooted.

Libya Middle East

MENASource

May 30, 2023

Cross-border cooperation between Israel and MENA region is key to addressing climate change

By Tamara Sharon Ross and Rony Erez

There are many opportunities to meet climate-related challenges through cooperation, expertise sharing, and the exchange of ideas in MENA.

Middle East North Africa

Issue Brief

May 30, 2023

China’s subsea-cable power in the Middle East and North Africa

By Dale Aluf

Dale Aluf analyzes China's campaign to make countries in the region more dependent on Chinese networks, while reducing its own dependence on foreign cables. China’s growing presence in the Middle East and North Africa’s cable industry is significant because Beijing has the power to shape the route of global internet traffic by determining when, where, and how to build cables.

China Middle East

MENASource

May 25, 2023

Developing countries need a loss and damage fund for climate change. How can COP28 make it happen?

By Lama El Hatow

A L&D fund is the last lifeboat for these countries after decades of struggle to achieve some form of global climate justice.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

May 24, 2023

Pavia joins BBC to discuss the recent unrests and peace talks in Sudan

North Africa

In the News

May 24, 2023

Pavia quoted in Al Monitor on Morocco’s trade diversification strategy

North Africa

In the News

May 24, 2023

Pavia quoted in Euronews on the delicate balance between concerns over stability and migration

Middle East North Africa

In the News

May 24, 2023

Mezran quoted in Middle East Eye on controversial demolition of Italian-era buildings in Benghazi and its motives

Italy Libya

Experts