Libya’s Quest for Hope: Reflecting on the February 17 Revolution
he overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year-long regime in 2011, following public uprisings, plunged Libya into a political, social, and military crisis.
Navigating the Aftermath: Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement and its Echoes in Libya
Positioned on opposing sides, particularly on issues in Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean, the two countries have made efforts to counterbalance each other diplomatically, economically, and militarily in key conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa.
What Is the Place of Libya in Africa?
ibya has not been on the international political agenda since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war as much as it was in the prewar period, yet recent major developments in the country have the capacity to influence both local Libyan and international actors involved in Libya.
Why Libya’s Floods Were So Devastating Than Many Think
early 8% of the population of the Libyan city of Derna was killed or went missing after devastating floods hit the city on September 10, 2023, in the biggest natural disaster in the country's modern history.
UN Report Exposes EU Involvement in Libyan Human Rights Violations
ohamed Auajjar, the chair of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya (FFM), led a three-year investigation by the UN Human Rights Council to investigate human rights abuses committed by all parties to the conflict in Libya since 2016.
Will Sudan Become a “New Libya”?
Otherwise, Sudan may become the “New Libya.
Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement: A Missed Opportunity in Libya?
he Libyan capital Tripoli was shaken by a wave of clashes between rival armed groups during the early hours of May 17.
Libya’s Political Atmosphere Is a Gordian Knot
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Considering the current situation in Libya, this would be among the best ways to describe the country's current circumstances vis-à-vis the hope-filled attempts to have free and fair elections which were planned more than a year ago.
In the Name of Democracy, Libya Must Postpone the Elections
ime flies when it comes to the rapidly developing sequence of events in Libya.
Libya Renews its Ties in the Maghreb: Continuation, Not Departure
ecently, there have been a number of high-profile meetings between the leadership of Libya's Government of National Unity and that of Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
EU Member States Seek to Strengthen Ties with the New Libyan Government
n recent weeks, Tripoli has seen a steady stream of visits by European officials after the Government of National Unity (GNU) won the confidence of the Libyan parliament to lead the country to elections in late December of this year.
Where Does Libya Fit in Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities?
The conflict in Libya will constitute a significant policy priority in the Transatlantic relationship between the United States and Europe.
Libyans Themselves Are Best Suited to Handle Their Problems
xperts discussed the possibility of a peaceful transition in Libya at an online panel organized by SETA Brussels entitled “Libya’s Political Transition Process,” on February 23, 2021.
Government of National Unity: Where Does Libya Go from Here?
ibya recently saw the conclusion of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF), a peace process under the United Nations’s (UN) auspices.
Has the Libyan Civil War Come to an End?
n October 23, a ceasefire was signed following the successful campaign by Libya's internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) to roll back General Khalifa Haftar's offensive on Tripoli with Turkish military help.
A Turkish-Italian Alliance on Libya?
However, Di Maio’s second priority has been to protect Italy’s interests in Libya in the new scenario that emerged after Turkish intervention in favor of the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA).
Restoring Order in the Eastern Mediterranean: Understanding Turkey’s Activism in Libya
or the first time since the First World War, Libya has occupied a central position in Turkish foreign policy.
Will Libya Have a Negative Impact on Russia-Turkey Relations?
On December 26, 2019, Turkey's official gazette (Resmi Gazete) published the Memorandum of Understanding ratified by the Turkish President on Security and Military Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Libya’s UN Recognized Government of National Accord.
The Turkish-Libyan Maritime Deal: What Are the Implications?
Turkey has angered Greece and Egypt after it signed a new maritime deal with Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) that declared Turkey and Libya as ‘neighbors’ with adjacent coastal zones.
Haftar Wants to Drag Turkey into the Libyan Conflict
In a press release on June 30, the Turkish foreign ministry announced that 6 Turkish citizens were detained in Libya by Haftar’s militia, describing the hostile act as an act of banditry and piracy.
