Russian Meddling in Libya: Covert to Overt
As Russia’s footprint in Libya grows, it risks drawing greater attention from the US. In April 2019, warlord...
Academic Background
MA
University of Exeter • Middle East Studies from the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies
Worth to Know
Ferhat Polat is a Chevening Scholar from the 2022 cohort. Holding an MA in Middle East Studies from the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter, he specializes in North African geopolitics and security, with a particular focus on Libya. Polat is often invited as a commentator on news channels and has contributed numerous essays and articles on geopolitical issues that have been published in various journals, newspapers, and digital outlets.
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Is There an Active Role for NATO in the Libya Conflict?
With no end in sight for the humanitarian crisis in Libya, NATO’s intervention may prove the only solution...
Haftar Forces Causing Devastating Humanitarian Crisis in Tripoli
The scale of violence against civilians exhibited by Haftar’s forces impedes any possibility for a return to a...
Haftar’s Scrapping of the Unity Deal in Libya Is an Act of Desperation
Khalifa Haftar has become increasingly desperate as his advances on Tripoli have failed and his forces weaken. In...
Fighting Intensifies in Libya Despite COVID-19 Threat
Oil-rich Libya has limited funds to pay for imports, such as medical supplies, thus making it harder to...
EU’s New Naval Mission in Libya One-Sided, Poorly Conceived
The only party that will be affected by this ill-conceived measure is the legitimate government, while the rogue...
Khalifa Haftar’s Recklessness Could Compound Coronavirus Threat to Libya
The relentless attacks and revolving door of mercenaries widen Libyans’ exposure to the pandemic. Libya has confirmed its...
Will the US Take on a Bigger Role in Libya?
Publicly, the US backs the UN-backed government in Tripoli. It’s time it starts showing that support. Libya’s interior...
Will the Berlin Conference on Libya Help to Bring a Permanent Ceasefire?
Libyans are sceptical that the agreements signed at the summit will end the conflict, but it is an...
Has Libya Become the Powder Keg of the Mediterranean Sea?
The more financial and military support Libya’s Khalifa Haftar receives from various countries, the more this war will...