Libya

Retaining the conceptual framework of the first edition through emphasis of the dual themes of continuity and change, the second edition of Libya is revised and updated to include discussion of key developments since 2010, including:_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The political process which evolved in the course of the February 17 Revolution and led to GNC elections in July 2012, a new constitution in 2012-13, and national elections in mid-2013._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Post-Qaddafi economic policy from the National Transitional Council and subsequent interim governments, to the announced economic policies of the national government elected in mid-2013._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Post-Qaddafi Libyan foreign policy._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The February 17 Revolution and the death of Qaddafi. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The on-going process of drafting a new constitution, the election of Parliament and of a President._x000D_ _x000D_ Providing a comprehensive overview of the region seen to be the exception to the Arab Spring, and highlighting the issues facing contemporary Libya, this book is an important text for students and scholars of History, North Africa and the Middle East as well as non-specialist with an interest in current affairs.