Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Figures
Summary
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Chapter One: Introduction
The Post-Conflict Approach
Chapter Two: Security After the War
Porous Borders and Widespread Arms
The Need for Far-Reaching Security Sector Reform
Armed Groups After the War
The Breakdown of the Rebel Disarmament Effort
The Proliferation of Conflicts
Jihadism and al Qaeda in Libya
Box 2.1: Major Armed Groups in Libya
Chapter Three: Statebuilding Challenges
The National Transitional Council
The Federalist Challenge
Challenges to General National Congress
Box 3.1: The Role of the Exile Community
Constitutional Challenges
Political Outlook
Chapter Four: Economic Stabilization and the Oil Economy
The Contraction and Recovery of Libya’s Oil Production
The Oil “Curse” and Libya’s Political Economic Challenges
Managing Libya’s Energy Wealth
Libya’s Economic Future
Chapter Five: Alternative Strategies
Could an Interim Stabilization Force Have Made a Difference?
How Big a Force Would Have Been Needed?
Would Such a Force Have Been Feasible?
Conclusion
Chapter Six: Libya’s Future Path—Steps for the International Community
Provide Support for a National Reconciliation Process
Strengthen Libya’s National Security Forces
Help Libya Strengthen Border Security
Prepare for the Possibility of Another Intervention
Bibliography