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2. Tackling radicalisation among the youths in Libya
- Author:
- Michael Asiedu
- Publication Date:
- 01-2018
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- The marginalization of Libyan youths has contributed to a much larger extent their propensity to be radicalized. In 2011, Libyan youths both armed and unarmed formed the fulcrum of the Libyan revolution (Luhrmann, 2015). They were clear in their demands, “Gaddafi must go”. They fought and laid down their arms in hope for better prospects post Gaddafi; to be included in Libya’s body politic fully. This was however, not to be. This desolation has prompted many Libyan youths who supported the revolution against former Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi to feel dejected in retrospect
- Topic:
- International Relations and International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Libya
3. The Single African Passport - Curb the Enthusiasm, Challenges Abound
- Author:
- Michael Asiedu
- Publication Date:
- 05-2018
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- To progressively bring independent African states together in order to foster unity, continental integration2 is a long cherished ideal of the forbearers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now African Union (AU). The pursuit of this ideal, however, looks farfetched. It’s been over half a century and yet the continent has a very restrictive regime in terms of movement of persons within, so is continental trade. The AU, however, has announced to introduce a single African passport in order to facilitate easy movement of persons and trade activities across the continent. The first part of this paper examines some of the merits implementing the single African passport will bring; the second part deals with some of the challenges that may come with it as well as the highlight of a central critique.
- Topic:
- International Relations, Security, Borders, and African Union
- Political Geography:
- Africa
4. The Libyan political agreement- Time for reconsideration
- Author:
- Michael Asiedu
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- The Libyan Political Agreement (LPA)1 also known as the Skhirat Agreement has been bedeviled with significant deficiencies from its onset. In part, it was vouched for irrespective of the fact that necessary domestic support was not garnered pursuant to its approval - vital security sector actors missing at the negotiation table. This Policy Brief discusses how it has failed thus far and gives options for inclusive renegotiations given Libya is at a pivotal point with every action of the UNbacked Government of National Accord (GNA) key going forward in the country’s quest for sustainable peace and unity. The Agreement as it stands is largely not a panacea to any of Libya’s political and security predicaments with the battle against the Islamic State won in Sirte
- Topic:
- International Relations and International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Libya