The Libyan paradox / Luis Martinez ; translated by John King.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martínez, Luis, 1965-

Series:

CERI series in comparative politics and international studies

The CERI series in comparative politics and international studies

Language:

English

French

Subjects (All):

Libya--Politics and government--1969-2011.

Libya.

Politics and government.

Qaddafi, Muammar.

Physical Description:

xiii, 182 pages : maps ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press ; Paris : In association with the Center d' Etudes et de Recherches Internationales, [2007]

Summary:

The militant attitude of the United States after 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 inspired the leadership of Libya to change its confrontational attitude towards America and Europe. The regime abandoned its development of nuclear weapons and opened its economy to the West. Nevertheless, Muammar Gaddafi, the leader of the Libyan Revolution, has found ways to consolidate his hold on the country. In this controversial book, Luis Martinez suggests that the future of Libya now lies in becoming, paradoxically, what he terms an "authoritarian liberal state."

Contents:

Introduction

The end of the embargo

11 September 2001: the "conversion" of a regime

Gaddafi: his power and position

Is the Jamahiriya reformable?

Conclusion: after Gaddafi.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-178) and index.

ISBN:

9780231700214

0231700210

OCLC:

132585256