US Relations with Libya: What to Expect from the Biden Administration?
This policy outlook aims to analyse US strategy in Libya post 2011 and also examines what President Biden’s...
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.
Total Contribution: 79
Of Energy and Unity: Oil and Challenges to Libya’s Political and Economic Future
This policy outlook examines the political economy of oil and gas in Libya, analysing how the country’s ongoing...
Turkey’s Strategy in Libya: Rationale and Challenges
This policy outlook discusses the trajectory of Turkey’s engagement with Libya and examines the latest developments on the...
From Energy to Migration: Surveying Italy’s Position in Libya post-2011
This policy outlook aims to analyse Italy’s approach towards Libya post-2011. Rome’s various interests in Libya are assessed...
Libya’s Hidden Treasure: Gaddafi’s Looted Wealth and Libya’s Financial Future
Gaddafi and his cronies reportedly plundered as much as $200 billion from Libya that was deposited in bank...
Russia’s Policy in Libya from 2011 Onwards
This paper examines Russia’s strategy towards Libya post-2011. Russia has arguably been filling the vacuum left by NATO...
Egypt’s Role in Libya
This policy outlook examines Egypt’s role in Libya. Cairo’s various interests in Libya are assessed and used to...
Algeria’s Role in Libya
This policy outlook explores some of the critical elements driving Algeria’s foreign policy concerning the on-going conflict in...
Doubling-Down on Haftar: Examining France’s Position in Libya
This policy outlook explores France’s foreign policy in Libya, examining the mixture of strategic, geopolitical, economic, and ideological...