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Tripoli threat: a warlord’s bid to take Libya

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Libya's Fragmented Struggle

This chapter explores the conflict in Libya, focusing on a warlord's ambitions to unify the country amid a backdrop of militia fragmentation and a weak UN-backed government. It details the historical context of the military leader's rise and maneuvers during the 2011 revolution, as well as the complexities of foreign involvement in the region. Additionally, the chapter critiques social media algorithms and their unintended biases, drawing a parallel between digital discrimination and the geopolitical chaos in Libya.

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