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War In Libya

Following the ouster and death of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in October 2011, Tripoli has struggled to maintain its hold over LIbya's various regional authority centers, especially in the eastern city of Benghazi. The ongoing competition for power between the central government and regional power centers, the risk posed by persistent elements of pro-Gadhafi loyalists and the growing presence of radical Islamic jihadists taking advantage of an increasingly distracted central authority will shape Libya's future.

Feb 7, 2013 | 1131 GMT

A weaker central government in Libya may ease the transition into a parliamentary democracy.

Jan 24, 2013 | 1130 GMT

The recent attack in Algeria raises the question of whether the wider region could see similar incidents.

Nov 2, 2012 | 0647 GMT

Progress toward forming a new government is elusive due to the country's numerous internal fault lines.

Oct 18, 2012 | 0900 GMT Free

Differentiating jihadism from other forms of militant Islamism requires an understanding of the terms that define them.

Oct 10, 2012 | 1554 GMT

Since the Benghazi attack, Washington has been collecting intelligence in preparation for possible military strikes.

Oct 8, 2012 | 1015 GMT

The North African jihadist group appears to suspect that an international intervention is looming.

Oct 5, 2012 | 1017 GMT

Unlike militant groups in other Arab countries, Islamists in Tunisia are tightly constrained.

Oct 2, 2012 | 1034 GMT

Several militant organizations have gained strength since Mali's coup in March 2012.