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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 […]

Libya North Africa

MENASource

Jan 25, 2017

Where Egypt Stands Six Years After January 25

By H.A. Hellyer

As Egypt marks the sixth anniversary of the revolutionary uprising of 2011, it is tempting in many quarters to view the country as having essentially reverted back to what the case was on January 25, 2010. In other words, the last six years never happened, and the political dispensation that underpins the current administration is […]

North Africa

In the News

Jan 24, 2017

Hellyer in International Business Times: Six Years Since Egypt’s 25 January Uprising, the West Can Learn from Mistakes of the Arab Spring

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Jan 23, 2017

Mezran and Miller in Real Clear World: A New Policy for North Africa in the Trump Era?

By Karim Mezran and Elissa Miller

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North Africa

In the News

Jan 19, 2017

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

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya Russia

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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Libya Russia

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

MENASource

Jan 10, 2017

Press Law in Egypt Diminishes Hopes for Independent Media

By Khaled Dawoud

Shortly after unprecedented jail terms were issued against leading members of Egypt’s Press Syndicate, President AbdelFattah al-Sisi approved a new press law, sparking further concern over the future of a relatively independent media in the country.

North Africa

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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Libya

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

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