The Libyan Revolution and Its Aftermath

Outline

The Libyan Revolution and Its Aftermath (2015) brings together research on the Libyan uprising of 2011 and the political, military, and social developments that followed it. The contributors examine local communities, armed groups, state institutions, regional interests, and the difficulties involved in rebuilding authority after the collapse of the former government. By looking beyond simple explanations, the book helps readers understand why Libya’s transition became fragmented and why stable national institutions proved difficult to establish.

• The book collects research on the 2011 Libyan uprising and the political, military, and social developments that followed it.
• Contributors look closely at local communities, armed groups, state institutions, and regional interests rather than treating Libya as one story.
• Rebuilding authority after the former government collapsed turned out to be a hard and uneven task.
• Simple explanations fall short, which is why Libya's transition became fragmented.
• Stable national institutions proved difficult to establish, and the book helps explain the reasons.

Peter Cole and Brian McQuinn are researchers and editors who have studied Libya, armed conflict, political transitions, and the organisation of local groups. Their work combines field research with political and historical analysis to explain developments that are often misunderstood outside the region. In this volume, they brought together specialists with direct knowledge of Libya and its communities.