On 7 January, Middle East Institute published a preview of key challenges and issues at stake in the Middle East in the coming year. Researcher Jonathan M.Winer reviews the upcoming challenges for Libya in 2019, forecasting that the new year is likely to test whether Libya will be able to transition from its limited institutions to a more stable form of government. As early as March, there will be concrete markers, such as the UN-sponsored National Conference, indicating whether the long-awaited transition is likely to start.Click here to read the report.
Will 2019 be the year of stabilization for Libya ?