Middle East & North Africa

Donald Trump’Support of Khalifa Haftar will Sink Libya into Further Chaos

The abrupt shift in President Trump's policy to back Khalifa Haftar in Libya throws the UN-backed political process into danger. The power vacuum after the...

Italy and France Should Consider Libya’s Long-term Humanitarian Costs

While one has borne the brunt of the migrant crisis from the embattled country, the other seeks to reap its benefits. The ongoing conflict in...

Is Haftar Aiming to be Libya’s New Gaddafi?

Libya requires a determined leadership, empowered by the rule of law, as well as democratic institutions adhering to inclusive policies in order to reverse...

Local Elections Are a Measure of the Strength of Turkey’s Democracy

High voter turnout in local elections can demonstrate that the Turkish people are deeply invested in their democracy. Turkey's local elections this Sunday are expected...

Is Libya’s Khalifa Haftar Provoking a Full-Blown Conflict in Tripoli?

Haftar's forces have given a strong indication that they might march on Tripoli. The international community must take diplomatic action to prevent armed conflict. Today...

The Economic Factor in the 2019 Local Elections in Turkey

This info pack analyses the potential impact of the national economy on local elections. This info pack analyses the potential impact of the national economy...

Libya’s Civil War: Is the End in Sight?

Today, Libya is fragmented and polarized, mired in instability and insecurity. As a result, Libya is lacking a unified, representative and legitimate government able...

Towards a Larger Role for Turkey in the Libyan Peace Process

More than seven years since Gaddafi was toppled, Libya still faces severe political and social difficulties of the democratic transition. The toppling of the...

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