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Energy: A Natural Gas Cartel
December 9, 2009 1750 GMT
In spite of its members' intentions, a new natural gas cartel will not affect prices. [more]
A Possible bin Laden Sighting
October 29, 2009 1825 GMT
A blurry image of a person resembling Osama bin Laden appeared in Abu Yahya al-Libi's video sermon commemorating the end of Ramadan. [more]
Libya: The Succession Guessing Game
October 18, 2009 1757 GMT
In a power-balancing act, Moammar Gadhafi's reform-minded son has been given an official government position. [more]
Intelligence Guidance: Week of Sept. 20, 2009
September 18, 2009 2031 GMT
The following is an internal STRATFOR document produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. This document is not a forecast, but rather a series of guidelines for understanding and evaluating events, as well as suggestions on areas for focus. [more]
Libya: A Hero's Welcome
August 26, 2009 1923 GMT
Despite the controversial release from a Scottish prison of a man convicted in the Pan Am 103 bombing, ambiguity still surrounds the case -- just as it should. [more]
The European-Libyan Game
August 25, 2009 0158 GMT
The British and Swiss governments have their reasons for appearing to appease Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. [more]
Libya: Eyeing a Transition of Power
November 17, 2008 2106 GMT
Russia and the West are vying for influence in Libya, but Tripoli is struggling with a potentially destabilizing transfer of power. [more]
Intelligence Guidance: Week of Nov. 2, 2008
The following is an internal Stratfor document produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. This document is not a forecast, but rather a series of guidelines for understanding and evaluating events, as well as suggestions on areas for focus. [more]
In Moscow, Gadhafi Seeks Arms, Investment and Gas Deal
Libya’s mercurial leader is making his first trip to Moscow since the Cold War. Once upon a time, the West’s intelligence agencies would have scrambled - but now Washington seems more interested in the long-term sustainability of the nuclear deterrent. But, reports Colin Chapman, Moammar Gadhafi and Vladimir Putin could spell trouble for Europe’s gas supplies. [more]
Libya: A Russian Port Call and the West
October 1, 2008 1850 GMT
A Russian port call in Libya hints at a revived struggle between Moscow and the West for Libya's affections. [more]
Libya: Gadhafi and Succession Strategy
August 27, 2008 1946 GMT
Much speculation has circulated over the political career of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's heir apparent, Seif al-Islam. [more]
Libya: Locking Horns With Switzerland
July 24, 2008 2117 GMT
The arrest of one of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's sons in Switzerland prompted a Libyan state-owned transport company to suspend oil shipments to the European country. [more]
Libya: A Natural Gas Deal and Regional Power
Libya announced an agreement with Egypt on July 7 involving the development of a refinery in Egypt and a natural gas pipeline connecting the two North African countries. (With Stratfor map) [more]
Libya: Petrodollars and Peace With the Jihadists
Leaders of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group are close to a deal on abandoning their armed resistance against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s government, according to July 7 media reports. [more]
Libya, U.S.: An Oil Supply Tiff
June 26, 2008 2025 GMT
Libya's Oil Ministry has announced it may reduce oil output in response to proposed U.S. legislation that would allow the Justice Department to sue OPEC members for limiting oil supplies. [more]
Geopolitical Diary: Russia's Back Door Into Libya
Looking to gain traction as its influence erodes, Russia is attempting to shore up ties with Libya and challenge Western attempts to make inroads into the North African country's economy. [more]
Libya: The Significance of Participation
Libya's role in upcoming military exercises with the United States and other nations is significant.(With Stratfor map) [more]
Libya: A Non-Russian Energy Lifeline for Europe
The Libyan government on Jan. 29 ratified a $900 million natural gas exploration agreement made with BP in May 2007, a spokesperson for BP said Feb. 4. [more]
Africa: Tripoli Tries Diplomacy Again
January 29, 2008 1631 GMT
The leaders of Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Eritrea, Mauritania, Gabon and Senegal met in Tripoli, Libya, on Jan. 28 for a mini-summit hosted by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. [more]
China, Libya: A Chinese Telecom's First Step into Africa
Chinese telecommunications equipment company ZTE and Libya's telecom regulator are planning to build the first-ever WiMAX wireless commercial data network in Africa. [more]
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