Impact of Libya’s Conflict on Maghreb Countries
From security to economics and international influence, the countries of the Maghreb are deeply interested in what is...
Academic Background
MA
University of Exeter • Middle East Studies from the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies
Worth to Know
Ferhat Polat is a Chevening Scholar from the 2022 cohort. Holding an MA in Middle East Studies from the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter, he specializes in North African geopolitics and security, with a particular focus on Libya. Polat is often invited as a commentator on news channels and has contributed numerous essays and articles on geopolitical issues that have been published in various journals, newspapers, and digital outlets.
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Libya: Why Political Stability Remains Elusive
There are too many drivers of political instability in Libya, including a lack of consensus on critical issues,...
Rather Than Helping, the International Community Is Perpetuating Libya’s Political Uncertainty
The international community’s approach towards the election process in Libya has been characterised by inconsistency and a lack...
Libya’s Election Postponement Farce: Where Do We Go from Here?
From the beginning, the election process in Libya was convoluted, confused, lacked clarity and transparency. After weeks of...
Libyan Planned Elections: A Clear Way Out of Turmoil or a Return to Conflict?
It is significant to have a confirmed, explicit legitimate and constitutional structure for the presidential and parliamentary polls...
In Fractured Libya, Is Stability Finally on the Horizon?
While the reconciliation process in Libya has added a sense of optimism, several legal and security challenges remain,...
Is Libya Moving from Conflict to Reconciliation?
Libya’s unity government faces a mammoth task ahead, but there has been no better time in recent history...
After a Decade of Turmoil, Is Peace Within Reach in Libya?
Libya’s political trajectory has gone through different stages since 2011 but the country was effectively split into two...
Libya’s New Unity Government Is a Start, but a Long Road Lies Ahead
Libyans hope a new political transitional can unite the country and bring about a reconciliation process – but...
Ten Years After the Arab Spring: Has the Libyan Conflict Come to an End?
The international community must ensure the security required in which the UN-led Libyan Political Dialogue Forum can prepare...