In an article for Orient XXI published on 18 February, Ali Bensaad argues that while militias have imposed themselves as major political actors in Libya as well as the main sources of instability, their power largely depends on their local and international alliances. In his article, Bensaad demonstrates how alliances and networks have allowed for militias to strive in post-revolution Libya and the resource collection system they have developed.Click here to read the article.
Africa, Elections, GNA, Governance, Haftar, Libyan Army/Militias, Libyan Tribes, Security, Tripoli, UN
The fragility of militia alliances