After a Decade of Turmoil, Is Peace Within Reach in Libya?
Libya’s political trajectory has gone through different stages since 2011 but the country was effectively split into two...
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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Libya’s New Unity Government Is a Start, but a Long Road Lies Ahead
Libyans hope a new political transitional can unite the country and bring about a reconciliation process – but...
Ten Years After the Arab Spring: Has the Libyan Conflict Come to an End?
The international community must ensure the security required in which the UN-led Libyan Political Dialogue Forum can prepare...
Of Energy and Unity: Oil and Challenges to Libya’s Political and Economic Future
This policy outlook examines the political economy of oil and gas in Libya, analysing how the country’s ongoing...
Why Turkey Extended Troop Deployment in Libya?
As long as Libya’s internationally-recognized government needs Ankara’s support to stave off destabilising actors like France and Egypt,...
Turkey’s Strategy in Libya: Rationale and Challenges
This policy outlook discusses the trajectory of Turkey’s engagement with Libya and examines the latest developments on the...
Is There a Way to Move from Frozen Conflict to Durable Peace in Libya?
Negotiations have given a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel but with wildcards like...
Turkey-Libya Ties Are Becoming a Game-Changer in the Region
The UN-registered agreement enables both Turkey and Libya to protect their rights and interests in the eastern Mediterranean...
From Energy to Migration: Surveying Italy’s Position in Libya post-2011
This policy outlook aims to analyse Italy’s approach towards Libya post-2011. Rome’s various interests in Libya are assessed...
Protests in Libya Are a Warning Shot Aimed at Its Leaders
Civil unrest in eastern Libya’s Benghazi is a strong signal that cracks are beginning to appear in Khalifa...