The National Council on US-Libya Relations

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST

On February 17, 2020, Prof Nathaniel Greenberg joins an elite panel of experts to discuss the shape of the Libyan revolution ten years on. Prof Greenberg will be discussing how foreign powers have used disinformation to solidify their influence and what this means for the prospect of regional stability.

 

The National Council on US Libya Relations cordially invites you to a webinar event on February 17th, 2021 at 2:00 PM (EST)

 

Ten years ago, the Libyan Revolution began, an uprising inspired by the idealism of the Arab Spring and the hope for a modern, democratic Libya. After UN-backed, Western-led international intervention saved citizens of Benghazi from a likely murderous assault, soon leading to the demise of Moammar Qaddafi, idealism eventually gave way to a collapse of governing authority. Elections solidified sharp regional, ideological and tribal differences.  Libya's oil riches and sovereign wealth become elements of bitter contest rather the source of national sustenance and patience. Unregulated, unaccountable militias, some filled with or linked to extremists, filled the security vacuum with insecurity. A rival political and security force grew in the East. Outside actors chose sides as Libya descended into civil war. Today, diplomats are desperately trying to keep a shaky ceasefire and interim political agreement together. A decade later, it's time to examine for an honest examination -- and self-examination by Libyans -- of what went wrong. What can be learned from the demise of the Libyan Revolution? How can the lessons help Libyans come to terms today, and how can their experience inform other conflicts?

 

Please join the National Council on US-Libya Relations -- and top experts on Libya -- at our Webinar "Libyan Revolution - The 10th Anniversary"

Registration required. Click the link to register.

Kind regards

Wolfgang Pusztai
Security & Policy Analyst
Chairman of the Advisory Board, 

National Council on U.S.-Libya Relations (NCUSLR)