Libya
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Italy, Libya, and the Failure of State Cooperation with the International Criminal Court in the Elmasry Arrest Case
The decision to release Osama Elmasry Njeem and fly him back to Libya immediately drew widespread outrage in Italy and beyond.
The Value and Costs of Intelligence Diplomacy: CIA Director Burns in the Spotlight
A former CIA station chief considers his own experience with the practice in relation to Libya and the potential risks involved.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Feb. 12-Feb. 16)
Developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
Global Ambitions and Tunisia’s Crisis Could Spur Algeria to Rethink Its Non-Intervention Policy
The US and Europe, working with multilateral institutions, could help the two countries capitalize on mutual economic and security interests.
The Global Fragility Act Takes Another Step Toward Conflict Prevention, But Bigger Strides Remain
Conflict prevention routinely takes a back seat to immediate crises, and will require resources and attention to legal and bureaucratic gaps.
Armed Conflicts Spread Contaminated Water and Disease: Here’s How to Better Protect Civilians
Resolution 2573’s implementation will benefit from a better understanding of the links between damaged infrastructure and public health.
The Biden Drone Playbook: The Elusive Promise of Restrained Counterterrorism
The new policy guidance on direct action is welcome, but more work is needed to fulfill the promise of restrained counterterrorism.
Heed the Lessons From 2011 Libya to Prevail in Ukraine Today
A book by former UN Special Representative Ian Martin offers lessons from a decade-old intervention that remain relevant today.
Strengthening Democracy With the Global Fragility Act: Getting Political Transformation Right
US planning teams are preparing for a focus on Haiti, Libya, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, and the Littoral West Africa region.
With West Africa and Priority Countries Set, Potentially Game-Changing Global Fragility Act Still Faces Hurdles
Congress and the Biden administration still must move on funding and authorities to jump start the already delayed 10-year program.
Two Decades Later, Still Reckoning With 9/11
On the 20th anniversary, experts disagree on how the most complex problems that dogged the “war on terror” should have been solved.
National Security This Week at the United Nations (April 23-30)
Secretary-General Chairs Three Days of Talks to Revive Cyprus Peace Negotiations Beginning Tuesday, Secretary-General António Guterres chaired three days of talks in Geneva to…