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Libya - News and Analysis

Libya: The Upcoming Election and its Security Implications

Amidst regional, tribal and ethnic tensions, Libya's stability relies on upcoming elections being free, fair and transparent.

Britain: Libya's Unreliable Partner

The case of Hakim Belhaj demonstrates why London cannot be trusted when it comes to Libya.

The Capture and Trial of Abdullah Senussi

How Libya's fragile judicial system deals with Gaddafi's former spy chief will offer an insight into Libya's future.

Partial Autonomy is Not a Threat to Libyan Unity

Libya's NTC must recognise that partial autonomy for Cyrenaica would not be out of step with Libyan history or necessarily at odds with a united Libya.

What is Qatar doing in Libya?

A complex mix of ideology, religion and economic opportunity drives Qatar's continued involvement in post-Gaddafi Libya.

Prospects for Libyan oil: Learning from Iraq

As Iraq is learning, obtaining political agreement and channelling domestic investment will be vital to ensuring openness and transparency in Libya's oil rents.

The Libyan Elections: Too Much, Too Soon?

After four decades under Gaddafi, there are concerns that Libya is not yet ready for elections.

Libya: The NTC’s Crisis of Legitimacy

The uprising in Bani Walid has exposed the failures of Libya’s provisional authority.

Libya’s Militia Problem

Libya’s recent clashes will go on until jobs are found for the hundreds of thousands of young people out of work.

Experts Weekly: Jan14 One Year On

One year on from the fall of Ben Ali, we ask six experts what are the opportunities and risks for the people of North Africa.

Living Within The News

The way Gaddafi's downfall was portrayed reveals the dangers of learning news solely through fast-paced, up-to-the-minute coverage.

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