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How to Contain Libya’s New Warlord

Libya’s new unity government can survive only by finding a way to stand up to General Khalifa Haftar and his army.

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Tarek Megerisi is a political analyst and researcher who specializes in politics, governance, and development in the Arab world. He has worked extensively on Libya's transition since 2012 with Libyan and international organizations.

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