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Libya

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MENASource

Aug 15, 2016

Libyan Matryoshka

By Fadel Lamen and Karim Mezran

Analyzing the situation in Libya and trying to define the root causes of the crisis is akin to unboxing a traditional Russian nesting doll—identical matryoshka dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other ad infinitum. An initial reading may reveal the main cause of the Libyan crisis to be ideological divisions between Islamists and […]

Libya

In the News

Aug 11, 2016

Mezran Quoted by the Los Angeles Times on ISIS in Libya

By Karim Mezran

Read the full article here.

Libya

MENASource

Aug 9, 2016

Calculating the Cost of Egypt’s IMF Deal

By H.A. Hellyer

In the past five years, Cairo’s rulers have been involved in discussions with the IMF for a program three times. It has never been closer than it is now to signing off on one – but that does not mean that the challenges have suddenly disappeared. On the contrary – they are potentially larger than […]

Economy & Business North Africa

MENASource

Aug 8, 2016

Another Crucial Moment for Tunisia

By Karim Mezran and Elissa Miller

Tunisia is often described as the single success story of the 2011 Arab uprisings, a fledgling democracy in a region marred by chaos and turmoil. In the first week of August, the world witnessed the democratic process in action in Tunisia when Prime Minister Habib Essid, following a no-confidence vote in parliament, stepped down and […]

North Africa

In the News

Aug 8, 2016

Gold in ICCT: Egypt’s Aviation Security Since the Metrojet Bombing

By Zack Gold

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North Africa

In the News

Aug 7, 2016

Mezran Joins C-SPAN to Discuss Libya and the War on ISIS

By Karim Mezran

Watch the full interview here.

Libya

In the News

Aug 7, 2016

Mezran Quoted by Energy News Terminal on Libya’s Return to Crude Oil Markets

By Karim Mezran

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Energy & Environment Libya

In the News

Aug 6, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by El Pais on Developments in Sirte

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

MENASource

Aug 4, 2016

US Airstrikes in Libya and their Aftermath

By Karim Mezran and Elissa Miller

Following a formal request from the internationally recognized Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), the United States air force conducted strikes against militants of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) in the city of Sirte on August 1. It is possible that military commanders of militias from Misrata—directly involved in the fight to liberate […]

Libya

In the News

Aug 4, 2016

Mezran Joins Al Arabiya Al Hadath to Discuss US Air Strikes in Libya

By Karim Mezran

Libya

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