Retaining the conceptual framework of the first edition through emphasis on the dual themes of continuity and change, the second edition of Libya is revised and updated to include discussion of key developments since 2010, including: The February 17 Revolution and the death of Muammar al-Qaddafi. The political process which evolved in the course of the February 17 Revolution and led to General National Congress elections in July 2012, Constitutional Assembly elections in February 2014, and House of Representative elections in June 2014. Post-Qaddafi economic policy from the National…mehr
Retaining the conceptual framework of the first edition through emphasis on the dual themes of continuity and change, the second edition of Libya is revised and updated to include discussion of key developments since 2010, including: The February 17 Revolution and the death of Muammar al-Qaddafi. The political process which evolved in the course of the February 17 Revolution and led to General National Congress elections in July 2012, Constitutional Assembly elections in February 2014, and House of Representative elections in June 2014. Post-Qaddafi economic policy from the National Transitional Council through successive interim transitional governments. Post-Qaddafi foreign policy. The on-going process of drafting a new constitution which will be followed by the election of a Parliament and a President. Providing a comprehensive overview of the Libyan uprising, seen to be the exception to the Arab Spring, and highlighting the issues facing contemporary Libya, this book is an important text for students and scholars of History, North Africa and the Middle East as well as the non-specialist with an interest in current affairs.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Ronald Bruce St John is an independent scholar and consultant (Alhurra TV, Al Jazeera International, Associated Press, BBC World Service, CNN News, Department of State, National Intelligence Council, National Geographic Magazine, NBC News, New York Times, Washington Post, and a number of Fortune 500 companies). He served on the Atlantic Council Working Group on Libya and the International Advisory Board of the Journal of Libyan Studies and has published more than 350 books, articles, and reviews on Andean America, North Africa and the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Inhaltsangabe
1 Introduction 2 State Formation 3 Politics 4 Economics 5 International Relations 6 Conclusions
Preface to Third Edition Preface to Second Edition Preface to First Edition Maps and Illustrations Note on Transliteration Select Chronology of Libyan History
1 Early History Historical Setting Phoenician Settlements in Tripolitania Greek Influence in Cyrenaica Roman Influence in Libya Arab Invasions Fatimids (910-1171) Hilalian Invasion Almoravids, Almohads, and Hafsids in Tripolitania Medieval Cyrenaica and Fezzan Lasting Impressions
2 Ottoman Occupation, 1551-1911 First Ottoman Occupation (1551-1711) Karamanli Dynasty (1711-1835) Barbary Wars Second Ottoman Occupation (1835-1911) Sanusi Order Foreign Schemes and Initiatives Young Turk Revolution Transformation
3 Italian Colonial Era, 1911-43 Misplaced Optimism Early Resistance and Collaboration Nascent Political Movements Tripoli Republic, 1918-22 Riconquista, 1923-32 Italian Colonial Policy Jewish Community Impact of Italian Occupation
4 Struggle for Independence, 1943-51 Liberation and Occupation Wartime Discussions Great Power Gridlock Regional and Domestic Politics Collide American Strategic Interests United Nations Decides Arab Nationalism, Aid, and Base Rights Conflicting Interests
5 United Kingdom of Libya, 1951-69 Socioeconomic Inheritance Palace System of Power Alliance Politics Western Dependence Impact of Oil National Identity Rise of Arab Nationalism Monarchy in Perspective The End
6 One September Revolution, 1969-73 Young Revolutionaries Great Power Denouement Primacy of Oil Socioeconomic Change Freedom, Nationalism, and Unity Popular Revolution Third Universal Theory
7 Revolution on the Move, 1973-86 The Green Book Direct Popular Authority Rush to Socialism Hydrocarbon Policy Confrontation with the West Arab Disunity Third Circle Declining Influence Abroad Confined to the Libyan Playhouse
8 Consolidation and Reform, 1986-98 Revolution within the Revolution Great Green Charter on Human Rights in the Era of the Masses Weapons of Mass Destruction Lockerbie European Relations Status Quo in Africa Turn to the Maghrib Rule of International Law Mounting Opposition
9 Libya Resurgent, 1998-2007 Out of Africa Looking East and West European Relations War on Terror Economic Reform Hydrocarbons, the Exception Social Conditions Political Developments Qaddafi's Libya
10 A New Day Dawns, 2008-11 Socioeconomic Reform Political Reform Human Rights Africa Europe United States Arab Spring February 17 Revolution Military Events Political Developments End of the Beginning
11 Post-Qaddafi Libya General National Congress Elections Islamists Ascendant Constitutional Drafting Process Descent into Chaos Libyan Political Agreement Time for a Reset Europe United States Arab World Africa Who Lost Libya?
1 Introduction 2 State Formation 3 Politics 4 Economics 5 International Relations 6 Conclusions
Preface to Third Edition Preface to Second Edition Preface to First Edition Maps and Illustrations Note on Transliteration Select Chronology of Libyan History
1 Early History Historical Setting Phoenician Settlements in Tripolitania Greek Influence in Cyrenaica Roman Influence in Libya Arab Invasions Fatimids (910-1171) Hilalian Invasion Almoravids, Almohads, and Hafsids in Tripolitania Medieval Cyrenaica and Fezzan Lasting Impressions
2 Ottoman Occupation, 1551-1911 First Ottoman Occupation (1551-1711) Karamanli Dynasty (1711-1835) Barbary Wars Second Ottoman Occupation (1835-1911) Sanusi Order Foreign Schemes and Initiatives Young Turk Revolution Transformation
3 Italian Colonial Era, 1911-43 Misplaced Optimism Early Resistance and Collaboration Nascent Political Movements Tripoli Republic, 1918-22 Riconquista, 1923-32 Italian Colonial Policy Jewish Community Impact of Italian Occupation
4 Struggle for Independence, 1943-51 Liberation and Occupation Wartime Discussions Great Power Gridlock Regional and Domestic Politics Collide American Strategic Interests United Nations Decides Arab Nationalism, Aid, and Base Rights Conflicting Interests
5 United Kingdom of Libya, 1951-69 Socioeconomic Inheritance Palace System of Power Alliance Politics Western Dependence Impact of Oil National Identity Rise of Arab Nationalism Monarchy in Perspective The End
6 One September Revolution, 1969-73 Young Revolutionaries Great Power Denouement Primacy of Oil Socioeconomic Change Freedom, Nationalism, and Unity Popular Revolution Third Universal Theory
7 Revolution on the Move, 1973-86 The Green Book Direct Popular Authority Rush to Socialism Hydrocarbon Policy Confrontation with the West Arab Disunity Third Circle Declining Influence Abroad Confined to the Libyan Playhouse
8 Consolidation and Reform, 1986-98 Revolution within the Revolution Great Green Charter on Human Rights in the Era of the Masses Weapons of Mass Destruction Lockerbie European Relations Status Quo in Africa Turn to the Maghrib Rule of International Law Mounting Opposition
9 Libya Resurgent, 1998-2007 Out of Africa Looking East and West European Relations War on Terror Economic Reform Hydrocarbons, the Exception Social Conditions Political Developments Qaddafi's Libya
10 A New Day Dawns, 2008-11 Socioeconomic Reform Political Reform Human Rights Africa Europe United States Arab Spring February 17 Revolution Military Events Political Developments End of the Beginning
11 Post-Qaddafi Libya General National Congress Elections Islamists Ascendant Constitutional Drafting Process Descent into Chaos Libyan Political Agreement Time for a Reset Europe United States Arab World Africa Who Lost Libya?
Further Reading Notes Index
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