Libya: Politics & Energy

Year 2017, Issue: 4, 47 - 57, 30.08.2017

Hakan Başpınar

Abstract

The developments in Libya is in need to be closely watched to explain the oil problem especially the reasons for the developments in this geography for contemporary Africa and Middle East conjuncture. The revolution that resulted in the overthrow of the Muammar Gaddafi regime has filled the 6th anniversary on February 17, 2017, which emerged from Tunisia starting in December 2010 and in 2011, we saw consequences in Egypt and later in Libya. Despite the fact that six years have passed since the revolution in Libya, the causes of devolution aren’t remedied and the aims of the revolution aren’t realized. In order for the construction of the state and the security of the society to be achieved, it is necessary for all parties affected by this revolution to be reconciled.

In this study, the process of revolution will be examined by way of political and social elements of Libya. Also the energy sources of Libya will be mentioned and the cause of revolution will be stated. In addition, this study will be dwell on relations between Turkey and Libya, and between Libya and External Powers.

Keywords

Libya politics, libya energy

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