Middle East & North Africa
Groundhog Day? Parallel Authorities and the Political Roller Coaster in Libya
This policy outlook examines the latest political crisis in Libya, analysing how the collapse of the electoral process led to a legitimacy crisis which...
Libya: Why Political Stability Remains Elusive
There are too many drivers of political instability in Libya, including a lack of consensus on critical issues, such as the reunification of institutions,...
Rather Than Helping, the International Community Is Perpetuating Libya’s Political Uncertainty
The international community's approach towards the election process in Libya has been characterised by inconsistency and a lack of unity.
Libya has been mired...
Ghosts from the Past: Libya’s Election Quandary and the Re-emergence of Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi
This policy outlook aims to analyse the reasons behind the postponement of Libya's elections.
After more than a decade of conflict, instability, and economic hardship,...
Libya’s Election Postponement Farce: Where Do We Go from Here?
From the beginning, the election process in Libya was convoluted, confused, lacked clarity and transparency.
After weeks of uncertainty, Libya's electoral commission recently suggested the elections be...
Elections in Libya: Towards a Democratic Transition?
For Libyans, the December election represents perhaps the final hope of forming a legitimate government that can achieve long-lasting stability and help energise the...
Libyan Planned Elections: A Clear Way Out of Turmoil or a Return to Conflict?
It is significant to have a confirmed, explicit legitimate and constitutional structure for the presidential and parliamentary polls in Libya, in addition to a...
The UAE in Libya: Continuity and Change
This policy outlook explores some of the key elements driving the UAE’s policy in Libya as well as the Gulf country’s approach towards the...
In Fractured Libya, Is Stability Finally on the Horizon?
While the reconciliation process in Libya has added a sense of optimism, several legal and security challenges remain, just months before the proposed elections...