North Africa

The North Africa region, sometimes called the Maghreb, holds strategic and political importance for the United States and Europe with its geographic crossroad between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Destabilized by the tumultuous uprisings of the Arab Spring, the developments in these countries are reasons for concern as well as hope, as different political, security, and economic conditions take shape in each country.

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Working with our allies and partners in Europe and the wider Middle East to protect US interests, build peace and security, and unlock the human potential of the region.

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Feb 18, 2015

The Debate over Gamal Mubarak

By Sonia Farid

The release of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak was seen as a staggering blow to the January 25 Revolution by its supporters. While the Mubarak brothers were released on bail in accordance with article 143 of the Criminal Procedures Law, which states that preventive detention should not exceed 18 months, the uneasiness with which the ruling […]

North Africa

In the News

Feb 18, 2015

Mezran on the Rival Factions in Libya

By Karim Mezran

International Business Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Karim Mezran on the rival factions in Libya and what they mean for the fight against ISIS:

Libya

In the News

Feb 18, 2015

Mezran on Libya’s Economic Situation

By Karim Mezran

The Washington Post quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Karim Mezran on Libya’s economic situation and its depleted oil revenue:

Libya

In the News

Feb 18, 2015

Eljarh: “Libya is Becoming Less of a Libyan Problem and More of a Regional and International Problem”

By Mohamed Eljarh

France 24 quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh on whether international intervention in Libya could help defeat ISIS:

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MENASource

Feb 17, 2015

Strong Egypt: A Party in the Middle

By Jayson Casper

On an uncontested electoral list at the Strong Egypt Party’s first general conference on February 13, Abdel Moneim Aboul-Fotouh was confirmed as president along with his running mate for general-secretary, Ahmed Fawzi. But this was the least remarkable event of the day. Their acceptance speeches set the tone for the controversy to follow.

North Africa

In the News

Feb 17, 2015

Mezran on Egypt’s Call for a United Nations Intervention in Libya

By Karim Mezran

Al Jazeera America quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Karim Mezran on Egypt’s call for a greater intervention against ISIS in Libya:

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In the News

Feb 17, 2015

Eljarh: The Smart Way to Intervene in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh writes for Foreign Policy on the need for a comprehensive strategy for combatting ISIS in Libya:

Libya

In the News

Feb 16, 2015

Mezran: “There are no Good Guys or Bad Guys”

By Karim Mezran

The Wall Street Journal quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Karim Mezran on how the rival governments in Libya created space for ISIS to grow:

Libya

In the News

Feb 16, 2015

Eljarh on the Factions Competing for Control in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

The Guardian quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh on the factions competing for control in Libya and how the growing presence of ISIS could be a unifying factor:

Libya

In the News

Feb 16, 2015

Eljarh on ISIS Threat to Italy

By Mohamed Eljarh

Newsweek quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh on the ISIS threat to Italy and the European Union:

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