This book examines the socioeconomic and political development of Libya from earliest
times to the present, concentrating in particular on the four decades of revolutionary rule …

The book proposes a profound rethink of the complex relationship between Europe—
defined here as the European Union and its members—and the states of the Mediterranean …

Until deep into the 20th century, empire remained a source of pride for European states and
their politicians. The 21st century, however, has seen the unexpected emergence of certain …

Libya has a short, volatile history. Foreigners played a significant role in shaping Libya's
institutions and policies, and this book explores longer term trends in the relations between …

This book explores European Union crisis management and draws implications for its role
as an international security actor. The success of EU crisis management has varied greatly …

The 42-year dictatorship in Libya finally collapsed in October 2011; it took the Western-
backed armed uprising seven months of intensive fighting to defeat Qaddafi's loyalist forces …

This paper explores the role of the Libyan Coastal Highway across history: originally built by
fascist Italy during colonisation, in the postcolonial era Libya demanded Italy commit to the …

In the wake of armed intervention and civil war in Libya, this commentary considers the
changing ways that Libya has been represented in Western narratives. These include being …

Starting with the European Security Strategy (ESS) in 2003 the European Union reiterated
that security, stability, and good governance in its near neighbourhood are key foreign policy …

This paper bears out of a documentary assessment of the prime motivations for the speedy
enforcement of United Nations' Resolution 1973 and consequent enforcement of the …