Ferhat Polat

Ferhat Polat is a Deputy Researcher at the TRT World Research Centre. He is a PhD researcher in North African Studies at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies in Exeter with a particular focus on Turkish Foreign Policy.

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Navigating Libya's political quagmire: Thirteen years after 2011 revolution

Political instability sparked by opposing forces vying for a slice of the pie in the North African nation has remained the biggest stumbling block for the country.

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Navigating Libya's political quagmire: Thirteen years after 2011 revolution

In fractured Libya, is stability finally on the horizon?

While the reconciliation process has added a sense of optimism, several legal and security challenges remain, just months before the proposed elections in December.

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$In fractured Libya, is stability finally on the horizon?$

Is Libya moving from conflict to reconciliation?

Libya's unity government faces a mammoth task ahead, but there has been no better time in recent history for the country to start uniting its institutions.

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Is Libya moving from conflict to reconciliation?

Libya’s new unity government is a start. But a long road lies ahead.

Libyans hope a new political transitional can unite the country and bring about a reconciliation process – but many hurdles remain.

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Libya’s new unity government is a start. But a long road lies ahead.

Why did Turkey extend troop deployment in Libya?

As long as Libya's internationally-recognized government needs Ankara's support to stave off destabilising actors like France and Egypt, Turkey will continue to have its military presence in the country.

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Why did Turkey extend troop deployment in Libya?

Is there a way to move from frozen conflict to durable peace in Libya?

Negotiations have given a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel but with wildcards like Haftar still empowered by foreign powers, there is a real risk to Libya’s long term security.

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Is there a way to move from frozen conflict to durable peace in Libya?

Turkey-Libya ties are becoming a game-changer in the region

After Turkey and Libya's deal was registered by the UN the two sides have deepened their relationship.

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Turkey-Libya ties are becoming a game-changer in the region

Protests in Libya are a warning shot aimed at its leaders

Civil unrest in eastern Libya's Benghazi is a strong signal that cracks are beginning to appear in Khalifa Haftar's strongholds.

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Protests in Libya are a warning shot aimed at its leaders

Will Libya’s latest ceasefire bring about a lasting political settlement?

The agreement between the UN-recognised government in Tripoli and the Tobruk-based legislature to demilitarise Sirte is an important step towards peace but obstacles remain primarily in the form of the renegade warlord, Khalifa Haftar.

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Will Libya’s latest ceasefire bring about a lasting political settlement?

Turkey and Malta are increasing cooperation to bring stability to Libya

As the tiny island nation lies in the middle of a popular migration route, Maltese interests lie in ensuring a stable Libya capable of securing its borders.

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Turkey and Malta are increasing cooperation to bring stability to Libya