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There is Merit in Creating A New Country of the Maghreb Nations
Nations, simply put are the creation of our collective imagination, as expressed by Yuval Noah Harari in his best seller “Sapiens”. I have of...
A Country Unprepared for Elections
On December 24, 202, the day marking the 70th anniversary of Libya’s independence, national elections were to be held in the country. During the...
Libya: Tensions as armed groups mobilize in Tripoli
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesday expressed concern over the unfolding security situation in the capital, Tripoli, where forces affiliated with...
Libya Elections: A New Hope or Another Crisis in the Making?
After a decade of disastrous civil war, thousands of deaths and a complete collapse of the political system Libyans have finally seen a glimpse...
Libya: UN lauds mercenary withdrawal plan on ‘path towards peace and democracy’
The United Nations on Friday welcomed the signing of a long-awaited Action Plan to withdraw mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces from Libya, after...
Elections represent an opportunity for stability and unity in Libya
With just over 100 days until landmark elections in Libya, political leaders must join forces to ensure the vote is free, fair and inclusive, the UN envoy...
Did the United States secretly bomb the Libyan National Army?
BENGHAZI – In July, around the same time when talks in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum regarding the elections reached a stalemate, a journalist...
The Turkey-Russia Relationship: Why “Compartmentalization” and Not Conflict?
Russia and Turkey maintain an interesting and volatile geopolitical relationship. The two states share many common interests and have significant economic ties to one...
Turkey’s Political Games on Graves
Turkey is planning to use the mass graves, which were discovered in multiple towns in the North-African country, as a trump card in its...
Russia in Libya and the Mediterranean
There are several myths about Soviet/Russian involvement in Libya in particular and the Mediterranean in general. Unfortunately, such “political stories” are firmly rooted in...