Libya Unveiled
Tides of Change and Struggle
Published on 22. April 2026
Book
Hardback
269 pages
978-1-0364-4375-7 (ISBN)
Description
The present book offers an in-depth exploration of Libya's history, society and politics as its people persist in the pursuit of stability and democratic statehood. Drawing on extensive research and observation of Libya for decades, this book delves into significant epochs of Libya's history of resistance against different types of colonialization and authoritarian rule leading to the evolving situation following the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. The book emphasizes local agency as Libyans navigate the complexities of foreign domination and internal power struggles. Examining the different dynamics and the challenges of state-building in a post-revolutionary context, the book engages with essential questions of politics, political economy, society and identity. This work is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, policymakers, and those seeking a comprehensive understanding of Libya's realities offering an indigenous perspective on the nation's struggles and aspirations for a stable and prosperous future.
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Edition
Unabridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0364-4375-7 (9781036443757)
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Youssef Mohammad Sawani is a distinguished Professor of Politics and International Relations at the Department of Political Science at the University of Tripoli, Libya. He earned his PhD in International Relations from the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK in 1997. Dr Sawani's contributions span a wide range of topics, including Arab politics, and international relations, and he has published extensively in both Arabic and English.Dr Sawani has held significant leadership roles, including the chairmanship of the Political Science Department at the University of Tripoli. He also served as the Director General and Director of Studies at the Centre for Arab Unity Studies in Beirut. In this capacity, he played a crucial role in advancing scholarly research on the Arab World and he was the editor-in-chief of its influential monthly journal, Al Mustaqbal Al-Arabi, which focuses on contemporary Arab issues and perspectives. He was the Editor of Contemporary Arab Affairs, a peer-reviewed journal, from 2016 to 2021.